The Visionaries – Moving up

Global mobility rules have become more complex in recent years, particularly in the UK. But with the right advice, you can ensure you stay within the guidelines. The rules and regulations surrounding work mobility in the UK can – to the untrained eye – appear byzantine. They are also subject to change: since the UK […]

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Forming friendships, cross-border referrals and mentoring with Paul Beare

In this episode of the Expertise Unlocked Podcast, host Jennifer Riggins is joined by Digital Partner and Member of The Year Paul Beare. The conversation starts with the pair highlighting how the network is a melting pot for meaningful connections as well as a hub for relationship building and cross-border referrals. Noting, members are achieving […]

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A reminder to protect your business capital

The beginning of a new year is an opportune time to undertake basic business planning. One aspect that needs continuous management is to protect your business capital. The downturn in global trade continues to be affected by the war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and now the disruption to movement of goods […]

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Bed and breakfast share sales

The term bed and breakfasting (sale and repurchase) of shares refers to transactions where shares are sold and bought back the next morning. This used to have Capital Gains Tax (CGT) benefits by crystallising a gain or a loss but is no longer tax effective over such a short period. The change to the rule happened in 1998 […]

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Year end payroll reporting

It is not that long until the current 2023-24 tax year comes to an end and there are a number of year end payroll chores that must be completed. This includes sending a final PAYE submission for the tax year. The last Full Payment Submission (FPS) needs to be submitted no later than the last […]

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Government steps to secure UK supply chains

WRITTEN BY:Paul Beare Industry leaders have welcomed the Government’s new Critical Imports and Supply Chain Strategy, safeguarding UK supplies of critical goods such as medicines, minerals and semiconductors. In a press release issued 17 January 2024, The Department for Business and Trade said: “More than 100 top UK firms, including pharmaceutical and manufacturing leaders and […]

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Reminder to claim the Marriage Allowance

The marriage allowance applies to married couples and those in a civil partnership where a spouse or civil partner does not pay tax or does not pay tax above the basic rate threshold for Income Tax (i.e., one of the couples must currently earn less than the £12,570 personal allowance for 2023-24). The allowance works by permitting […]

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Full expensing of capital purchases

A reminder to readers that the full expensing 100% first-year capital allowance for qualifying plant and machinery assets came into effect last April. To qualify for full expensing, expenditure must be incurred on the provision of “main rate” plant or machinery. Full expensing is only available to companies subject to Corporation Tax. Plant and machinery […]

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Planning changes to boost solar rollout

Homes and businesses will be able to install rooftop solar panels more easily, under new rules that were recently announced. Changes to permitted development rights rules will mean more homeowners and businesses will be able to install solar panels on their roofs without going through the planning system.  Currently those who have to go through the […]

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IHT gifts – 7 year limit

Most gifts made during a person’s life are not subject to tax at the time of the gift. These lifetime transfers are known as ‘potentially exempt transfers’ or ‘PETs’. These gifts or transfers achieve their potential of becoming exempt if the taxpayer survives for more than 7-years after making the gift. If the taxpayer dies within […]

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Using the VAT Flat Rate Scheme

The VAT Flat Rate scheme allows businesses to pay VAT as a fixed percentage of their VAT inclusive turnover. The actual percentage used depends on the type of business. The scheme has been designed to simplify the way a business accounts for VAT and in so doing reduce the administration costs of complying with the […]

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HMRC awards £5.5m in grant funding

HMRC’s has awarded twelve voluntary and community sector organisations a share of £5.5 million in funding to help customers with their tax affairs. The £5.5 million funding pot applies over a three-year programme from April 2024 to March 2027 (£1.835 million per year), to help fund Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations. These organisations can then […]

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