The Chancellor has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19. This includes a package of measures to support businesses including: a Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme deferring VAT and Income Tax payments a Statutory Sick Pay relief package […]
The Chancellor has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19. This includes a package of measures to support businesses including: a statutory sick pay relief package for SMEs a 12-month business rates holiday for all retail, hospitality […]
Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered the first Budget since the UK’s departure from the European Union and against the backdrop of the outbreak of coronavirus. He stated that the Budget was to meet “challenging times” being felt across the economy. The key announcements were as follows:- Personal allowance for income tax remains at £12,500 for 2020/21 […]
Finance Act 2019 brings the liability to capital gains tax (“CGT”) on gains on disposals of residential property forward to 30 days after the date of disposal. The change takes effect for disposals on or after 6 April 2020. The computation of the gain will be a standalone report and payment. Self-assessment taxpayers will continue […]
There are a number of significant changes coming into effect from 6 April 2020 with regard to residential property, as follows:- The final period exemption The final period exemption which extends private residence relief for capital gains tax will be reduced from 18 months to 9 months. Please note that the special rules allowing 36 […]
HMRC’s powers to investigate and prosecute businesses for tax evasion has been bolstered by the ‘Criminal Finance Act’. Businesses are now liable for the action of any employees or contractors, under the ‘failure to prevent’ rules which were brought in last year.
Amidst increasing financial pressure in the restaurant industry #HMRC is looking towards the sector for potential tax evasion. HMRC has a range of taskforces focused on investigating the industry and a keen interest in lost tax through tips, which can be difficult to monitor.
Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered the Autumn Budget to Parliament yesterday just five months before Britain is due to leave the European Union. He stated that the era of austerity is “finally coming to an end” but that the focus is continuing to reduce debt and borrowing. The key announcements were as follows:- An earlier than […]
Further to our previous Client Memo informing you of the impending Making Tax Digital (MTD) we write to provide more detailed information as far as that is currently available. MTD for businesses HMRC’s vision to digitalise the UK tax system has commenced. Businesses and landlords will be required to use commercial software to maintain their […]
Hope everyone has managed to cope with the Arctic chill and the thaw out that’s been causing havoc in certain parts of the UK. So it may be an opportune moment to throw a curve ball or two into the mix and send a reminder about the advent of; General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) […]
