April 2015 saw the introduction of capital gains tax charges for non-residents disposing of UK property. Gains are calculated based on the period from 6 April 2015 to the date of disposal. The new rules introduce further complication and administrative headaches for practitioners. The regime requires a NR CGT return to be submitted to HMRC […]
The impact of auto-enrolment – the mandatory workplace pensions being phased in by the government over the next few years – will stretch to parents hiring a nanny. Many fear that the additional costs, estimated to be £350 per year on the average London nanny salary of £40,000, will tempt parents to fly under the […]
HMRC have been attacked for their self-assessment penalty regime, with the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) claiming that it is ‘nothing short of oppressive’. Despite the increased advertising and awareness strategies put in place by HMRC, for the year ending 5 April 2014 over 890,000 taxpayers failed to submit their returns on time (between […]
For more information on maternity leave and how it might impact you as an employer or employee please take a look at our blog on the subject.
As the election campaign heats up, Ed Miliband has announced that if he is elected to Number 10, the current non-domicile rules, which allow some UK residents to limit their tax liability, would be abolished. Normally, UK residents pay UK tax on all their earnings, regardless of where they originated from. The current rules for […]
If you are spending money on behalf of your clients- be aware. Disbursements are not included in the VAT turnover calculation, so you must ensure they meet the conditions. To be more specific, let’s look at the case of Mr Bilsby. He was a heating engineer and plumber and he was very careful in calculating his turnover in […]
As the more eagle eyed of you will no doubt have noticed, Chancellor George Osborne presented his 2015 Budget to Parliament this week. The 2015 Budget will affect both this coming tax year and the following – and if you live in the UK it is likely to have a profound impact on your life. […]
A 56 year old woman who lied to HMRC to avoid paying £500,000 in inheritance tax has been found guilty of tax evasion and sentenced to 2 years in jail. Theresa Bunn claimed to have only inherited £285,000 whereas the sum was in fact £1.5m. She failed to disclose “substantial cash gifts from her aunt […]
Accusations that Ed Miliband has ‘avoided tax’ have been bandied around after the Daily Mail released details that the Miliband family had used a deed of variation to alter the terms of his late father’s will with the intention of reducing the inheritance tax payable. In our opinion, this is a routine method of tax […]
Expecting a child? Maternity leave is a complex issue that can make a huge difference to the lives of employers and employees alike. Hopefully this guide to maternity leave will help flag up some of the key issues. Useful Information for both Employer and Employee Any pregnant employee needs to provide written notice of when […]