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Businesses that operate in the UK and have “taxable supplies” are only required by law to be VAT registered broadly if they turn over £83,000 per annum. This means that very small businesses do not need to be VAT registered, although they are...

One important tax consideration could be inheritance tax (which is a tax on a deceased’s estate) which can be avoided in full with extremely careful tax planning. The other very important consideration prior to death is ensuring that you have...

Wisteria can now offer a supportive  probate service, without the need for a lawyer. This reduces time and cost for the individual requiring the service.Wisteria Chartered Accountants, based in North West London are pleased to announce the...

It would be unfair to say there were no tax changes announced in the first Autumn statement, but there was very little of real interest on the tax front which had not previously been announced in some form or another. In fact, the biggest...

“‘Tis the season to be jolly” so the saying goes where we thank our staff for the hard work they have put in throughout the year with a Christmas party. But if you don’t plan appropriately the tax man can be a real party pooper.If you plan...

It is coming around to that time of year….yes, Tax Return Season (I bet you thought I was going to say Bonfire Night, New Year or indeed Christmas). In the tax profession, all these events are welcome distractions to the pending deadline that...

As you and your business grow, you are most likely going to employ more individuals to maybe assist you with management or simply the day to day operation and administration of your business. As such, you will need to begin to operate a...

Now that you have successfully incorporated your new business, the next step would be for you to go out and focus on growing your business. After all, this is where your strengths are most likely going to lie. However, with most roles/jobs in...

In recent months, the Chancellor of the Exchequer (formerly Mr George Osborne) launched an ‘attack’ on the property market by first ensuring that non-resident owners of UK situs property were liable to UK Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to the more...

The UK tax system can be complex and there are many pitfalls, particularly for individuals who don’t take regular advice or perhaps prepare their own return. Often individuals make mistakes without intending or realising they have done so....

Auditors fail to report with clarity and relevanceThe data extracted during an audit is like a food recipe, though many firms utilise high quality ingredients quality is not guaranteed. This is because auditors fail to combine these...

More recently the number of tax related news items that have made headlines have increased significantly. From non-resident football club owners having their residency status challenged by HMRC to popstars who had become partners in a film...