Blog4th Oct 2023What the PSNI v Agnew ruling means for UK and NI employersChief Constable of The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and another v. Agnew and others. In 2019, in Chief Constable of The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and another v. Agnew and Others, the Court of Appeal in…View more
Blog2nd Oct 2023New Spain Digital Nomad Visa & Beckham Tax Law BenefitsHow does living and working in Spain for up to 5 years while only paying a tax rate of 24% sound to you? Spain has always been a ‘go to’ holiday and retirement destination for Brits. The attraction is obvious…By Lynn GracieView more
Blog29th Sep 2023How Can You Support Employees in a Cost of Living CrisisA large proportion of people and businesses have been impacted by the ‘cost of living crisis’ which has been extensively covered in the news over recent months. This term refers to the fall in ‘real’ disposable incomes – after tax…By Alix BairdView more
Blog26th Sep 2023Are you ready for an Income Tax Return enquiry by HMRC?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 McElvannaView more
Blog21st Sep 2023Could EOTs be 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 CampbellView more
Blog21st Sep 2023Is Presenteeism At Work The Silent Productivity Killer?Presenteeism at work is a key issue within many modern businesses, particularly in the current climate following the coronavirus pandemic. Presenteeism is the act of an employee continuing to work when they should not be working, such as working without…By Alix BairdView more
Blog18th Sep 2023Managing Organisational ChangeThe description of the business environment as volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) has been pervasive in thought leadership on change management in recent years. Indeed, the changing fortunes of organisations in the wake of the Covid pandemic, Brexit, and…View more
Blog18th Sep 2023What 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 View more
Blog16th Sep 2023Do 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 McCombieView more
Blog14th Sep 2023What 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 family investment company client is over 100 years old! They…By Emily Robson and Steve RobertsView more
Blog12th Sep 2023Are 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 WalkerView more