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Limited liability for sole traders? (Tue, 14 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has updated its papers on the possibility of launching a Sole Read More »

Time to declare offshore assets? (Tue, 14 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
HMRC has published a press release to remind taxpayers that the 30 September 2018 deadline to come Read More »

VAT on transfer of business as a going concern (Tue, 14 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
The transfer of a business as a going concern (TOGC) rules consider the VAT liability on the sale of a Read More »

Duty free limits for travellers (Tue, 14 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
Here is a reminder for travellers of their duty and tax free allowances whilst travelling this Read More »

New counter-fraud squad (Tue, 14 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
A new Government Counter Fraud Profession (GCFP) is to be launched on 9th October to help fight fraud in Read More »

Intellectual property scam (Tue, 14 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is warning taxpayers of a new intellectual property (IP) scam, Read More »

The Cycle to Work scheme and National Minimum Wage (Tue, 14 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
There are special rules involving bicycles usually referred to as 'Cycle to Work' arrangements. The Cycle Read More »

HMRC interest rates (Tue, 14 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
Following the recent increase in the Bank of England base rate to 0.75%, HMRC has announced changes to Read More »

Corporation Tax computations (Tue, 14 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) provides independent advice to the government on simplifying the Read More »

Employers have published gender pay gap data (Mon, 13 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
Under new gender pay gap regulations that came into force in April 2017, all employers with over 250 Read More »

32.5% Corporation Tax on overdrawn directors’ loans (Tue, 07 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
HMRC defines a director's loan as money taken from your company (by you or other close family members) Read More »

Tax free health benefits (Tue, 07 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
There is no requirement for employers to pay tax and National Insurance on certain health benefits Read More »

Gifting share in home (Tue, 07 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
Most gifts made during a person's life are not subject to tax at the time of the gift. These lifetime Read More »

What is overpayment relief? (Tue, 07 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
Overpayment relief was introduced from 1 April 2010 and replaced error or mistake relief for Income Tax, Read More »

VAT – goods on sale or return (Tue, 07 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
There are special VAT rules that must be followed when you sell goods on a sale or return basis. Goods Read More »

Fixtures and fitting on transfer of ownership (Tue, 07 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
The tax treatment of the sale of fixtures and fittings included in the sale or purchase of a commercial Read More »

Childcare voucher scheme issues (Tue, 07 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
The Tax-Free Childcare Scheme (TFCS) was launched in April 2017 and opened to all remaining eligible Read More »

Emails and letters from HMRC (Tue, 07 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
HMRC continues to warn taxpayers about email phishing scams. Phishing emails are used by fraudsters to Read More »

Football agent scores £1.2m own goal (Wed, 01 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
A former football agent, Jerome Anderson, who looked after over 200 players during his career including Read More »

Correcting errors on your VAT return (Wed, 01 Aug 2018 05:00:00)
Where an error on a past VAT return is uncovered taxpayers have a duty to correct the error as soon as Read More »