| 14-08-2024
The Bank of England’s decision to reduce the base rate to 5% means that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will also reduce their interest rates. The interest rates charged by HM Revenue and
| 14-08-2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves visited the US and Canada last week, and during an interview with Bloomberg was asked whether she was considering increasing capital gains tax. She replied: “We’ve got a budget on October 30 and we will set out our policy
| 06-08-2024
Draft legislation has now been published for the government’s plan to end the VAT exemption for private school fees.The government is also legislating to remove private schools from being eligible for business rates charitable rates relief.
| 06-08-2024
The previous government included plans to end non-domiciled tax status at the Spring Budget and replace it with a 4-year foreign income and gains (FIG) regime. The new government have now announced their intention to continue with these
| 06-08-2024
The government made changes last week to the remit for the Low Pay Commission (LPC) that will mean it takes the cost of living into account when recommending minimum wage rates. The LPC have also been instructed to narrow the gap
| 06-08-2024
From 1 August 2024, selling fees charged by Amazon to UK vendors will be subject to VAT at 20%. This is because of a change in the legal entity that charges the fees. Previously, fees were charged by Amazon Service Europe S.a.r.l (ASE), which did not have a UK establishment,
| 06-08-2024
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have published draft legislation and a policy paper outlining the proposal for the abolition of the furnished holiday lettings (FHL) tax regime. This was originally announced by the previous
| 30-07-2024
Losing a job can be a very challenging and stressful experience. However, if your employer has become insolvent and cannot pay you money that you are owed this adds even further to your stress.
| 30-07-2024
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) have reported that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are contacting taxpayers they believe may have overclaimed Business Asset Disposal Relief.
| 30-07-2024
The King’s Speech detailed proposals for a number of areas of new legislation that are likely to affect small employers. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) subsequently reported that nine-in-ten employers surveyed by them
| 30-07-2024
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has announced a significant review aimed at enhancing pension investments, increasing pension pots, and reducing waste in the pensions system. The review was highlighted in the
| 15-07-2024
From 5 August 2024, any request to change your VAT registration details should be made using the VAT online account, and not by using the VAT484 form or any other postal or electronic means. Using the digital route is quicker, more secure and will avoid any unnecessary delays.
| 15-07-2024
HM Revenue & Customs have released a new tool designed to help businesses find out what VAT registration would mean for their business. The new HMRC tool can help you to estimate what VAT might be owed or reclaimed by your business if you were to register for VAT.
| 09-07-2024
Starting 15 July 2024, all Special Import Certificate (SIC) applications must be submitted through a newly launched digital service. This change follows the introduction of the new
| 09-07-2024
This summer has brought with it several major sporting events – The Euros, Wimbledon and the Tour de France are currently all in progress, and the Olympics begin later in July. While this can be good news for businesses working in hospitality and retail, there can also be a dip
| 09-07-2024
So, the election results are in and the Labour party won the country’s mandate to form a new parliament. What could that mean for the tax you pay? Will there be an emergency budget? Labour will likely set out their initial plans in an ‘emergency’ budget.
| 02-07-2024
Invoice fraud, affecting one in three companies, involves deceptive practices that trick businesses into making payments to fraudulent accounts.
| 01-07-2024
A survey by RSM revealed that 40% of media firms had filed an R&D claim in the past year, but only 24% of these were approved without dispute.