Blog8th Feb 2021The Seafood Sector & Brexit – Q&AFollowing on from issues the seafood sector has faced as a result of Brexit, Alistair Duncan hosted a Q&A session on LinkedIn to answer the most frequently asked questions since New Year. Below is a round up of the questions…View more
Blog5th Feb 2021Countering unpredictability and uncertainty in the Energy sectorA full month into 2021 and we are past the point of making predictions for the year ahead. Unpredictability will hopefully not be a theme that carries through from last year, however uncertainty will likely remain the case for some…View more
Blog4th Feb 2021Payroll technology in the digital ageRapidly advancing technology in the Digital Age means organisations are increasingly moving their technology away from ERP based systems to cloud based solutions and the use of both API and AI technology is more commonly being utilised to bridge the gap when…View more
Blog29th Jan 2021The Scottish Budget 2021-22The Scottish Budget for 2021-22 has been delivered but what does it mean for the Scottish taxpayer?View more
Blog28th Jan 2021Furlough and beyondSince the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was first thrust upon us just over 10 months ago, it has acted as an unprecedented support mechanism in helping employers and employees across the whole of the United Kingdom cope with the…View more
Blog28th Jan 2021Is your family business growing? How to incentivise your non-family managerAs the family business grows, succession can be a challenge. In order to bring the relevant knowledge and expertise to continue to grow the business, it is usually necessary to move to a more “corporate” structure and recruit senior management out with the family. …View more
Blog25th Jan 2021Trivial Benefits – rewarding your employeesSince 6 April 2016, a tax exemption for “trivial” benefits provided to employees has been made available to employers. The legislation allows an employer to provide a benefit costing £50 or less to an employee without triggering a tax or…View more
Blog20th Jan 2021Withholding Tax – implications following BrexitFor any companies who previously relied on an EU directive in relation to Withholding Tax (“WHT”), there will be a need to consider the impact between the UK and other EU entities. The terms of the relevant Double Tax Treaty…View more
Blog19th Jan 2021Tax reliefs available for businesses considering electric carsThe Government’s announcement on their plan to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars in the UK from as early as 2030 has left many businesses concerned about the cashflow impact of replacing business vehicles.View more
Blog14th Jan 2021Could Wealth Taxes be an option to pay for the COVID-19 deficit?The Wealth Tax Commission have now published their final report which considers whether a UK Wealth Tax should be introduced, and if so, how this could be applied. Although the Chancellor was quoted in July 2020 as dismissing the introduction…View more
Blog13th Jan 2021Brexit and National Insurance – rules from 1 January 2021Following the UK’s exit from the EU, both parties have reached an agreement regarding the details of the National Insurance rules to be applied between the EU states and the UK from 1 January 2021. This agreement largely replicates the…View more
Blog11th Jan 2021The clock is ticking, don’t be late! File your 2020 Self-Assessment Tax Return on time*Updated 26 January 2021*View more