Blog2nd Oct 2017Employed or Self Employed… The Age-Old Debate Rages OnThere have been a number of court cases recently concerning the importance of distinguishing the employment status of a worker. Where such cases are taken to the courts and the individual has been incorrectly treated as a subcontractor and, as…View more
Blog29th Sep 2017To Disclose or Not To DiscloseIn recent years, various ‘disclosure campaigns’ have been implemented by HM Revenue & Customs “HMRC”, providing individuals and businesses the opportunity to unveil any irregularities in relation to their income tax, PAYE/NIC or VAT affairs. The campaigns present an ability for…View more
Blog28th Sep 2017Expenses & Benefits Specialist Training – Be PreparedIn what is a continually challenging market, successful businesses need to be cost aware whilst seeking more competitive efficient ways of working.View more
Blog27th Sep 2017Employee Remuneration – Not a golden idea!We have seen many different ways in which employers wish to reward their staff including payment of regular salary benefits, employee share schemes and pension contributions all of which are taxed through payroll P11Ds or the business’ PAYE Settlement Agreement…View more
Blog25th Sep 2017Indirect Tax Considerations for International TradeIndirect taxes are increasingly becoming the “go-to” fiscal measures for Governments. In the last six months, we have seen India introducing a comprehensive dual Goods and Services Tax (GST) and VAT being introduced into the GCC states, with the UAE…View more
Blog21st Sep 2017Appendix 5 Net of Tax Credit Scheme and Dynamic Tax Codes: HMRC are now reacting to the problemFurther to our earlier blogs on this area, AAB’s Carol Sim is pleased to provide a positive update on the issues created by HMRC’s changes.View more
Blog11th Sep 2017Are you an employer who operates a Net of Tax Credit Scheme? Have your employees received K codes from HMRC?If any of your employees have received tax codes that contain a K code and you operate a Net of Tax Credit (Appendix 5) Arrangement, then these may be incorrect.View more
Blog7th Sep 2017VAT in the UAE – VAT Risk Management SeminarIn advance of the introduction of VAT into the United Arab Emirates on 1 January 2018, Crowe Horwath International (CHI) are hosting a VAT Risk Management Workshop covering VAT in the UAE at the Taj Hotel in Business Bay in…View more
Blog5th Sep 2017Vinyl Junkie?I recall in my youth accumulating thousands of vinyl records. The addition of a wife and family meant space became a premium. Eventually, I “bowed to pressure” and got rid of the bulk of my collection. Thankfully though, I can…View more
Blog3rd Sep 2017Consultants, why use them?In the past, business leaders and managers may have tried to deal with the majority of their issues internally, as asking for external assistance may have been perceived as a sign of potential weakness or lack of knowledge and insight…View more
Blog1st Sep 2017Working Overseas? Reviewing the Draft ContractOur second blog summarised the importance to us of “Understanding the Project” when any clients work internationally. Once we understand what the work involves, we then normally require sight of the draft Contract. This is crucial for two reasons:View more
Blog30th Aug 2017PAYE Settlement Agreements – Another HMRC Deadline ApproachesA PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) is an annual agreement made with HMRC, which allows employers to settle the tax and National Insurance (NI) due on small or irregular taxable expenses or benefits provided to employees. An agreement must be put…View more