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Blog23rd Oct 2023
Importance of Financial Projections: Know Your Numbers
In the ever-changing landscape of the UK economy, business owners face a multitude of challenges that demand foresight, strategy, and adaptability in order to maintain success. One of the most valuable tools that savvy business owners can utilise to tackle…
By Chloe McAteer
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Blog19th Oct 2023
Scottish Taxes- Are Changes Coming?
The Programme for Government published on 5 September by the Scottish Government has promised to deliver ‘the most progressive tax system in the UK.’ Could this mean further Income Tax rises to come in the next Scottish Budget? What changes…
By Jill Walker
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Blog2nd Oct 2023
New Spanish Digital Nomad Visa allows access to the very attractive… Beckham tax law
How does living and working in Spain for up to 5 years, whilst only paying 24% tax sound to you? Spain has always been a ‘go to’ holiday and retirement destination for Brits. The attraction is obvious – what’s not…
By Lynn Gracie and Charlie Dunning
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Blog26th Sep 2023
Would you be ready if HMRC lodged a formal enquiry into your Income Tax Return?
A tax enquiry is the process by which HMRC check in detail that the information on a tax return is correct and complete. HMRC have the right to make a formal enquiry into every tax return submitted to them. This…
By Seamus McElvanna
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Blog21st Sep 2023
Can Employee Ownership Trusts (“EOTs”) provide an alternative to family succession?
Known for their adaptable nature, innovative spirit and contribution to the economy, the importance of the successful continuation of our family businesses cannot be overstated. Retaining the ownership and running of the business within the family is often considered a…
By Alan Campbell
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Blog20th Sep 2023
Nine benefits of hotel accounting
Many hotel operators can be reluctant to enter a discussion about hotel specific accounting software. There is a common misconception that it is expensive, and that the owner or management company won’t have full control of their data. In today’s…
By Ian Bremner
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Blog18th Sep 2023
What Does Members Voluntary Liquidation mean?
It can be a daunting time for business owners closing down a solvent business. Owners are used to having full control and dealing with all business matters, therefore understandably, we are asked many questions before and during the process of…
By Claire Smith
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Blog16th Sep 2023
Do you have a legal remuneration strategy?
Each year it is important for business owners to review the company remuneration strategy to determine the most tax-efficient way to withdraw money from the business. Unfortunately, a number of business owners view the contents of the business bank account…
By Michaela McCombie
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Blog14th Sep 2023
What are Family Investment Companies?
In recent years, “Family Investment Companies” (FICs) have become more widely used in family tax planning exercises. However, they are not a new structure by any means – our oldest FIC client is over 100 years old! They are setup…
By Emily Robson and Steve Roberts
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Blog12th Sep 2023
Are Inheritance Tax Rules Changing?
Could we soon see Inheritance Tax changes? It has been reported that the Government is considering scrapping Inheritance Tax (IHT) in advance of the upcoming general election. IHT is a controversial and generally unpopular tax, which has been labelled as…
By Jill Walker
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Blog5th Sep 2023
Cruising around the world – can it really reduce your tax bill?
The post-COVID world looks very different for many workers. Many are now choosing to work not just from home instead of the office, but in some cases, an entirely different country. Most are searching for a better work/life balance, escaping…
By Lynn Gracie
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Blog4th Sep 2023
Is salary sacrifice worth it for an electric car?
The 2022 Benefit in Kind Statistics annual report shows there has been a significant shift from diesel company cars which accounted for around 80% pre 2017, to 60% by 2019/2020 with a further decline to just 49% (355,000) in 2020/21. …
By Richard Petrie and Karen Thomson
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