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A number of our clients that operate VAT groups have been enquiring whether Sage 50 will be able to manage the submission of group VAT under Making Tax Digital (MTD). You will be pleased to know that it can via the MTD submission module. You...

With the government at loggerheads over Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement, and whispers in Whitehall growing ever louder over the possibility of a no-deal Brexit, the UK, at least in the short term, is facing an uncertain future. Whether...

In April this year, the government introduced significant changes to income tax rates, allowing millions of UK taxpayers to keep more of their hard-earned cash. And, in 2018, the average taxpayer is shelling out approximately £1,000 less in...

For business owners and key management staff, an audit is often seen as a necessary evil, a box to be ticked in order to satisfy compliance. In fact, an independent audit can add real value to your company. It can help you spot weaknesses in...

In recent years, HMRC have used a number of campaigns and amnesties to target particular groups of taxpayers.  Usually for a defined period of time, taxpayers who fall within that group have a period of time to come forward to rectify their...

Tax Deductible Expenses for Landlords When you let out a property, there will be inevitable items of expenses which are incurred. It is important to understand / know which of these items will be deductible against your rental income for the...

The buy-to-let market is changing, and, with a raft of government reforms introduced over the past few years, including new laws for private landlords and changes in taxation, it’s more important than ever to stay informed. So, whether you’re...

No one likes the idea of dealing with a HMRC inspection or investigation. Whilst HMRC use the more ‘customer friendly’ term “check”, it comes down to the same process. HMRC want to review and check all or parts of your tax records to ensure...

Essentially good corporate governance is about having the right people working together in an ethical manner to deliver shareholder value over the short, medium and long term.Shareholder value largely is derived by making good strategic...

International tax issues can often be one of the most difficult to understand. Half the issue is caused by an understandable lack of knowledge about when a return is required in the UK if you are not resident here. Added to this, tax jargon...

Many individuals in the UK will naturally feel like they are paying far too much income tax and National Insurance Contributions. So much so that they believe that by moving offshore, they will be able to save a large amount of tax and...

Inheritance Tax is a one of the taxes which many of us would rather not have to think about or even consider as it is a tax payable on an individual’s estate upon their death. Given the sensitivity of the subject, many individuals tend to put...