Blog4th Sep 2023Is 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 ThomsonView more
Blog28th Aug 2023What is a Payment on Account?Unlike the PAYE system, when you start working as a sole trader or have a new untaxed source of income (e.g. rental income, dividend income) you won’t pay tax as money comes in. Instead, your first tax bill is likely…View more
Blog22nd Aug 2023What is a Foreign Partnership?For United States (US) tax purposes, the Internal Revenue Code defines a ‘partnership’ as a syndicate, group, pool, joint venture, or other unincorporated organisation through, or by means of which, any business, financial operation, or venture is carried on, and…By Jessica ConstableView more
Blog17th Aug 2023VAT- A Guide For Sole TradersWhen 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 Alistair DuncanView more
Blog11th Aug 2023HMRC Targeting Airbnb Landlords The way in which we’re able to generate multiple streams of income from property ownership has changed. With platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com and Cool Stays, landlords are turning to short-term let properties as a source of income and seeing…By Natalie Butler and Jen KinnearView more
Blog9th Aug 2023Alternative Dispute Resolution – Why it’s Good To TalkMany 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 HicksView more
Blog7th Aug 2023Inheritance Tax – Could your estate be exposed?Many more ordinary people are becoming liable to Inheritance Tax (IHT) who may not have before. In this blog we’ll be looking at what IHT is, why the rise is occurring and how we can help you mitigate your IHT…By Tracy DicksonView more
Blog3rd Aug 2023What is Non-UK Residence and How Could It Affect You?The default position is that UK Tax residence results in UK tax exposure on worldwide income and gains, no matter where they are held. UK Tax Residents, who are also non UK Domiciled (Domicile has a common law application and…By Lynn GracieView more
Blog1st Aug 2023Pandora Papers opens HMRC Offshore Tax Pandora’s BoxThe recently published Pandora Papers put offshore tax in the headlines once again. If you have undeclared offshore income or gains, it is important to act now. The Pandora Papers are thought to contain the names of over 750,000 companies…By Seamus McElvannaView more
Blog25th Jul 2023Cryptocurrency- From Anonymity to AccountabilityDid you know that HMRC (HM Revenue & Customs) have the power to request data from cryptoasset exchanges? Many are still largely unaware that this power has been in place for years and indeed HMRC have already used it to…By Lynn GracieView more
Blog7th Jul 2023How Important is ESG in M&A Transactions?Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is attracting increasing attention from investors and acquirers when evaluating investment, growth funding and M&A opportunities. At the outset of a possible deal, investors and acquirers are now taking more rigorous ESG considerations into account. …By Alasdair GreenView more
Blog6th Jul 2023What Is A Furnished Holiday Let?Furnished Holiday Lets (FHL) are becoming more and more popular in the UK, particularly in Scotland, with holidaymakers’ desires for a ‘staycation’ only increasing. But are you aware that these properties come with a different set of tax rules compared…By Jen KinnearView more