Blog3rd Sep 2017
In the past, business leaders and managers may have tried to deal with the majority of their issues internally, as asking for external assistance may have been perceived as a sign of potential weakness or lack of knowledge and insight…
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Our second blog summarised the importance to us of “Understanding the Project” when any clients work internationally. Once we understand what the work involves, we then normally require sight of the draft Contract. This is crucial for two reasons:
View moreBlog30th Aug 2017
A PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) is an annual agreement made with HMRC, which allows employers to settle the tax and National Insurance (NI) due on small or irregular taxable expenses or benefits provided to employees. An agreement must be put…
View moreBlog28th Aug 2017
In our previous blog, we highlighted the importance of taking professional advice if you receive a VAT assessment or penalty from HMRC. However, rather than react to HMRC’s actions, we would recommend that a more proactive approach is taken.
View moreBlog25th Aug 2017
Recent revelations have made the gender pay gap higher profile than ever, writes NICOLA BURNS of AAB. And it’s an issue that many medium-sized and larger companies will now have to address for the first time.
View moreBlog23rd Aug 2017
Introduced back in April 2016, we have now seen the first tax year of HMRC’s voluntary payrolling of benefits pass relatively smoothly for both HMRC and employers. This scheme, which allows employers to choose to process the benefits provided to…
View moreBlog20th Aug 2017
Your company is attempting to create/improve a product or process. Could you claim R&D tax relief?
View moreBlog16th Aug 2017
There is probably a significant difference between when individuals want to retire and when they can realistically afford to retire. Setting aside the usual back-up plans that we all share, winning the lottery, then everyone should take a bit of…
View moreBlog14th Aug 2017
Businesses operating or incurring costs within other EU member states will pay VAT on at least some of their costs. VAT rates across the EU range from 15% to 27% so even relatively small costs can result in a significant…
View moreBlog11th Aug 2017
Last week we received news of an appeal that was taken to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (“DMBC”) regarding holiday pay for employees who work overtime.
View moreBlog10th Aug 2017
Having worked in indirect tax for over 25 years, I am well aware of the importance of not simply accepting HMRC’s viewpoint without a reasonable challenge. I regularly deal with taxpayers in dispute with HMRC. On many occasions, the quality…
View moreBlog7th Aug 2017
HMRC is looking closely at the VAT charged in certain industries, writes ALISTAIR DUNCAN of AAB in Aberdeen. And it could lead to significant VAT cost, including penalties.
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