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22 Aug 2019Why Controls Matter
Internal controls are the set of practices and procedures established for reliable financial reporting, operational efficiency and legal and regulatory compliance. A poor controls framework can therefore lead to high profile operational incidents, damage hard-won reputations and even result in business failure. -
20 Aug 2019Weekly Tax Update 20 August 2019
The latest tax update and VAT round up for the week. -
20 Aug 2019Making sure your money is doing what you need it to
Your investment manager is focussed on making sure your money is doing what you need it to do, and those needs will, of course, change with each client. -
19 Aug 2019Inheritance Tax (IHT)
For many years, the rules for Inheritance Tax (IHT) have remained the same. Essentially, IHT is a tax on the wealth someone has at the date of their death. -
19 Aug 2019HMRC Powers
The relationship between HMRC and the tax payer has often been seen as one of cat and mouse. -
16 Aug 2019Business visitors working in the UK – employees and directors
Brief summary explaining the concentration by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on the correct tax treatment of employees and directors working in the UK as ‘business visitors’. Employers need to be more aware than ever about their tax withholding and reporting obligations. -
14 Aug 2019VAT and the reverse charge – tough times in the construction sector
Those involved in property contracting may be grimly aware of some important VAT changes due to be introduced with effect from 1st October of this year. However, it seems many are still blissfully unsuspecting of the changes about to hit. -
14 Aug 2019Weekly Tax Update 13 August 2019
The latest tax update and VAT round up for the week. -
06 Aug 2019Weekly Tax Update 6 August 2019
The latest tax update and VAT round up for the week. -
05 Aug 2019Investment Outlook August 2019
In this month's issue we discuss the longest US economic expansion in history. -
05 Aug 2019Taking The Region’s Economic Temperature
Insights into the economic climate of the South West. -
02 Aug 2019International tax reporting changes: Directive on Administrative Cooperation 6 and the Mandatory Disclosure Rules
HMRC has recently released draft regulations and a consultation document on the sixth version of the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC6), an EU directive that will be implemented in the UK. -
01 Aug 2019VAT Health check – are you prepared for a VAT inspection?
By undertaking a VAT health check we are able to help you identify and resolve mistakes before they become problematic. -
31 Jul 2019Analysing the difficulties around the sale of developmental land
Where land is sold for development, the sums can be eye watering and thinking about the tax consequences at the outset can be beneficial. -
31 Jul 2019Benefits in kind - not always beneficial
What footballers need to know about additional tax bills for ‘benefits in kind’. -
31 Jul 2019IR35 in the Private Sector: Why you should not delay
HMRC are introducing new rules (commonly known as "IR35") for medium or large businesses engaging workers who contract via their own Personal Service Companies ("PSC's"). From April 2020 your business could be exposed to a significant increase in liability. Additionally, failure to carry out an IR35 review in time for the new rules and act on the outcome could risk you being ruled non-compliant with the Corporate Criminal Offences Act.