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
Blog5th Sep 2023Cruising 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 GracieView more
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 PetrieView 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 2023Can 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 Maria McConnellView more
Blog16th Aug 2023Value Added Tax – a basic guide to the indirect tax 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…View 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 ButlerView 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…View 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