Current Issues

In the first of a series of articles, we look at the types of trusts and where they can be useful.

Don't get caught out by accounting for your grant in the wrong tax year

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme closed 30 September 2021. Here's what you need to know if you need to make a final claim

Given the challenging year it's been, our September Business Club discussion focused on how businesses can end 2021 on a high.

The Government is planning to change the current rules for basis periods. The move would affect self-employed individuals, partners, trusts and estates with trading income.

France has always proved a popular choice of the British when buying property overseas. Following Brexit, however, fresh rules mean British Citizens now face some hefty financial implications.

The Government has announced new social care proposals. In this article we examine the implications for people in meeting the cost of the reforms.

In this issue we have a special on the New Prudential Regime - IFPR - covering its implications for investment firms and preparation considerations.

Fresh Government guidance on gift aid, charity governance and the use of electronic signatures. Plus new resources from the Fundraising Regulator.

The Government's temporary changes to the rules for the notification of an option to tax land and buildings have come to an end

New EU e-commerce VAT rules came into force on 1 July 2021. These affect retailers, marketplaces and postal/courier services selling to EU consumers from any non-EU country - which now includes the UK.

There has been some confusion around new UK e-commerce VAT rules which came into force on 1 January 2021. Here is a simple overview to help.

HMRC's system for the VAT Deferral Payment Scheme closed to new entrants on 21 June 2021. Here's what you need to know.

A survey of owner managed businesses finds many are still struggling with Covid-19’s impact and an uncertain economic outlook.

Following Brexit, coming to work in the UK is no longer as simple with a new points-based system applying to both EU and non-EU citizens.

A list of behind-the-camera roles in the film and TV industry that qualify a worker for self-employed status has been updated

Here is a round-up of the topical tax issues for property from our team of specialists.

A number of practical VAT and duty issues have emerged which were not wholly obvious in the lead-up to Brexit. Here's a helpful summary.

Here we summarise what elements of the Brext deal have been implemented, what’s been delayed and some of the emerging practical issues for businesses affected.

Employee ownership trusts offer business owners both a tax-efficient exit and a succession plan to protect a company’s unique culture.

The latest on the New Prudential Regime, Long Term Investment Funds, The new Financial Services Act and more.

HMRC has released further guidance on the treatment of cryptoassets (such as Bitcoin) for tax purposes.

Help us influence Government support measures to aid business recovery

Including new 5-minutes guides for trustees, the latest on responsible investment and fresh guidance from The Fundraising Regulator

With climate change and air pollution some businesses are making the switch to 'greener' company cars