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Here you will find lots of useful information relating to HMRC guidelines and the latest in guidance.

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Transfer of Business as a Going Concern

Transfer of Business as a Going Concern

The transfer of a business as a going concern (TOGC) rules concern the VAT liability on the sale of a business. Normally the sale of the assets of a VAT registered or VAT registerable business will be

Clearance to secure exempt distribution status

Clearance to secure exempt distribution status

Most payments a company makes to its shareholders, in respect of their shares, will be qualifying distributions and may be subject to Income Tax.

If certain conditions are met, the payment can be

Residence affects Income Tax in UK

Residence affects Income Tax in UK

There is an interesting anomaly that can affect taxpayers with homes in Scotland and other parts of the UK. Where this is the case, the question arises as to whether or not the taxpayer is liable to

Gift aid tax benefits

Gift aid tax benefits

The gift aid scheme, which was originally introduced in 1990, allows charities to reclaim from HMRC the basic rate of Income Tax deducted from qualifying donations by UK taxpayers. This means that

New patents service

New patents service

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright.

The process of

Claim a tax refund for work expenses

Claim a tax refund for work expenses

HMRC has issued a press release to remind employees that may be able to claim a claim tax relief for bills they pay that are related to their employment. The most recent figures show that more than

The importance of being interested

The importance of being interested

Conversation takes a turn for the worse if you have an opinion that your client has no idea how to solve their problem(s) and all they need to do is listen to your solution.

And you may be right in

Action to contain cost of living pressures – groceries

Action to contain cost of living pressures – groceries

The Competition & Markets Authority has issued an update on the action it is taking to ease price rises in grocery bills. In their press release issued on 15 May 2023, the CMA said:

As cost of

Tax on public transport season tickets

Tax on public transport season tickets

There are certain tax rules that it is important to be aware of where you pay for the public transport costs of your employees. The provision of public transport costs include:

season tickets

Capital Gains during separation and divorce

Capital Gains during separation and divorce

The Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules that apply during separation and divorce changed for disposals that occur on or after 6 April 2023. These changes extended the period for separating spouses and civil

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