The question is: Are ransom payments made by a business to access its IT systems tax deductible? Everyday more and more news reports highlight the threat ransomware and cyber terrorism impose on our institutions and businesses. Workplaces are increasingly dependent upon IT systems and infrastructure and data breaches have a […]
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Jun
Jun
Of the many tax obligations people must consider, one of them is whether you need to become registered for VAT. VAT is chargeable on: any supply of goods or services; made in the UK; where it is a taxable supply; made by a taxable person; in the course of furtherance […]
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May
May
In our previous blog, Inheritance Tax Exemptions – Christmas is a time for giving, we explained some of the main exemptions available to reduce your estate and any IHT liability it may attract. One such exemption, which is potentially the most valuable, is that of “Normal Expenditure out of Income”. […]
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Dec
Dec
With Christmas fast approaching you may be stuck for ideas of what to get your nearest and dearest. If the idea of spending a day walking around a busy shopping centre fills you with dread, you may want to consider a cash gift instead. But before you go reaching for […]
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Nov
Nov
At the start of the pandemic HMRC introduced several tax concessions to provide additional support to employees working from home but what are the tax implications of these additional perks? In the 2020/21 tax year, as an employee you may have received extra support from your employer to enable […]
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Sep
Sep
You may wish to consider the tax liabilities associated with gifts. Many companies view gifts as an ideal means of promoting their business and boosting morale amongst their workforce. However – as ever – the tax legislation is not as straightforward and it is important to take appropriate advice to […]
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Aug
Aug
With less people holidaying overseas the demand for UK holiday lets has soared. They also seem to have taken on a mythical status in the tax world due to some of the more generous ways that the tax system deals with them. So let’s quickly take a look at some of […]
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Jul
Jul
The end of a relationship, particularly divorce is difficult for so many reasons, but you may not realise that divorce and the end of a marriage or civil partnership, could lead to tax complications. Most people know that transfers of assets between married or civil partnered couples are free […]
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Jun
Jun
Capital allowances are one of the most complex areas within UK tax legislation. A lot of the rules originally came from case law until the various decisions were legislated within the Capital Allowances Act of 2001. Broadly speaking, capital allowances are a tax-approved form of depreciation. Whereas accounting principles allow […]
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Jun
Jun
It is no secret that many governments have struggled to tackle the tax challenges that arise from an increasingly globalised and digital economy. However, following years of discussion, on 5 June 2021 G7 agreed to back an historic international agreement on a global tax reform, which will push for […]
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