18 May 2023 | Tax Planning
Enquiry or discovery – What is the difference? Most taxpayers know that they must adhere to a rigid timetable for the submission of tax returns and claims, otherwise either penalties are levied or the claim is refused. Taxpayers are also restricted as to the number of... 
21 Feb 2023 | Tax Planning
Associated companies and impending corporation tax rate changes – what are the tax implications? Most directors know that as of 1 April 2023, companies with taxable profits in excess of £250,000 will pay corporation tax at the main rate of 25%. Companies with taxable... 5 Sep 2022 | Tax Planning
Inflation is at a ten-year high and the ensuing cost of living crisis means that many people may be struggling to pay the tax that they owe. If this is you, what can you do about it? While it may be tempting to bury your head in the sand and hope that the bill will... 
3 May 2022 | Tax Planning
If you are an employee and you personally incur expenses in carrying out your job, you may be able to claim tax relief for those expenses. Relief is only available for expenses that you must incur, rather than those that you choose to incur, and the expenses must be... 3 May 2022 | HMRC, Tax Planning
Last year apart, the number of tax enquiries is on the increase; the reason is not because more taxpayers are seeking to defraud the tax system but because advances in digital technology and data exploitation are enabling more efficiently targeted enquiries. For... 
3 May 2022 | HMRC, Tax Planning
The additional stamp duty land tax (SDLT) rate of 3% is payable by purchasers of residential properties costing £40,000 or more and if all of the following conditions apply: it will not be the only residential property worth £40,000 or more owned (or part owned) by...