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Blog17th Aug 2023
VAT- A Guide For Sole Traders
When many people think of VAT, they think of the extra charge on clothes, petrol and everyday items. However, those that are self-employed and/or run a business, may be required to get involved with VAT more than they would otherwise…
By Helen Furniss and Alistair Duncan
View moreBlog9th Aug 2023
Alternative Dispute Resolution – Why it’s Good To Talk
Many importers have found that being in dispute with HMRC can be a costly business. Where margins are tight and room for manoeuvre limited, the unexpected tax bill can make a business venture uneconomic. Where there is a risk of…
By Jon Hicks
View moreBlog15th May 2023
50 Years Of VAT – It’s Been An Education!
In this instalment of our reflection on the first half century of the “simple tax”, we look back at some of the policy decisions and case law that have shaped the current VAT landscape for education providers. As we look…
By Laura Moore
View moreBlog6th Feb 2023
A Golden Anniversary for the “Simple Tax”
1973 was a momentous year! Starting on a Monday, 1973 kicked off with a “Long Haired Lover from Liverpool.” In cinema, The Godfather won the Oscar for Best Picture. Whilst in politics, Roe v Wade was decided by the Supreme…
View moreBlog8th Dec 2022
Say hello to HMRC’s new VAT penalty & interest rules
The current default surcharge regime for VAT has often come in for criticism, with the penalties applied being disproportionate to the length of delay. From 1st January 2023, a new VAT penalty regime will replace the outgoing default surcharge system.…
View moreBlog14th Nov 2022
VAT treatments to help manage your cashflow
Businesses are continuing to face uncertainty arising from tensions created by the global political and economic situation and the impact of the pandemic. These issues have the potential to impact significantly on your cashflow. For many businesses, VAT can have…
View moreBlog8th Sep 2022
Customs Declaration Service (CDS) – are you ready?
For the majority of the last 30 years, HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system has been at the forefront of customs declarations in the UK. However, in a two-stage approach, CHIEF will…
View moreCase Study19th Apr 2022
Norwegian Group setting up in UK outsource accounting
View moreBlog31st Mar 2022
VAT on Disbursements
VAT is a complex and constantly changing tax and, within the legal sector, includes one of the most challenging areas – VAT on disbursements. The team at the AAB Group have clarified why confusion exists and how to make the…
View moreBlog24th Mar 2022
Spring Statement 2022 Updates
‘A new culture of enterprise’ was one of the headings in the Chancellor’s 2022 Spring Statement. It went on to say that improving productivity is the only way to deliver sustainable economic growth and increase living standards. The statement then…
View moreBlog24th Mar 2022
Phase Three of Making Tax Digital for VAT
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT was initially rolled out for VAT registered businesses with turnover above the VAT registration threshold of £85,000 in April 2019.
View moreBlog24th Jan 2022
Brexit – One year report card
With the first 12 months of post-Brexit trade under our belts, now is an ideal time to take stock and consider the report card for Brexit. Alistair Duncan, Head of Indirect Tax, looks at which strengths can be highlighted and…
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