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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 family investment company client is over 100 years old! They…

By Emily Robson and Steve Roberts

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

Blog5th Sep 2023

Empowering Your Team: The Art of Coaching in a Fast-Paced World

In the ever-evolving landscape of today’s business world, one key leadership skill stands out as essential: coaching. As a people manager, finding the right balance between directing your team and coaching them to success can be a challenging endeavour. Time…

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

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

Blog1st Sep 2023

AI for business and HR-are you moving with the wave?

We already know it is important to remain up to date with advances in technology to remain competitive. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of the tech world, in fact it contributed £3.7 billion to the economy in 2022.…

By Rachel Coupland

Blog31st Aug 2023

Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace

WHAT ARE MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS? One of the most prevalent and overlooked health and safety hazards at work are musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) – or in layman’s terms injuries and damage caused to muscles, joints and tendons caused or aggravated by work…

By Michelle Sneyd

Blog22nd Aug 2023

What 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 Constable

Blog17th Aug 2023

Can You Claim VAT Back as a Sole Trader?

When many people think of VAT, they think of the extra charge on clothes, petrol, and everyday items. However, those who are self-employed or run a business may find themselves more deeply involved with VAT than they initially expect. In…

By Debbie Smith

Blog16th Aug 2023

Value Added Tax – a basic guide to the indirect tax for sole traders

When 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…

Blog11th Aug 2023

HMRC 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 Carol Edwards

Blog9th Aug 2023

Alternative Dispute Resolution – Why it’s Good To Talk

Many 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 Alistair Duncan