What does HMRC advise businesses on VAT fraud prevention?
VAT

What does HMRC advise businesses on VAT fraud prevention?

7y Nicola Sharp

What does HMRC advise businesses on VAT fraud prev...

HMRC explains that companies can avoid VAT penalties in future “by not becoming involved in any transactions connected with VAT fraud’’ Read More...

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Electric cars and employees – light in the darkness?
Tax

Electric cars and employees – light in the darkness?

7y Emma Rawson

Electric cars and employees – light in the darknes...

Recently released draft HMRC guidance sheds more light on the tax treatment when an employee charges their own electric car at work, but the treatment...

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Making Tax Digital: a great and much-needed step towards digitsation
Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital: a great and much-needed step towards digitsation

7y Accountancy Age

Making Tax Digital: a great and much-needed step t...

Avalara’s Richard Asquith talks about the benefits of Making Tax Digital, where businesses are now, and predictions for the VAT go-live next April Rea...

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Why are accountants in demand in 2018?
Career

Why are accountants in demand in 2018?

7y Josh Rufus

Why are accountants in demand in 2018?

Jobs in accountancy are ever-increasing across the UK, with firms currently having to use contractors or outsourcing to meet their needs Read More...

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HMRC rate of return on large business investigations increases by 17%
HMRC

HMRC rate of return on large business investigations increases by 17%

7y Accountancy Age

HMRC rate of return on large business investigatio...

The return on investment per pound spent by HMRC on large business investigations has increased by 17% in the year ending 31 March, according to law f...

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Mazars announces two partner appointments, increased fee income growth
People In Practice

Mazars announces two partner appointments, increased fee income growth

7y Accountancy Age

Mazars announces two partner appointments, increas...

Two promotions to partner have been made in the tax and corporate finance teams, and the firm has posted a sixth consecutive year of fee income growth...

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Watch out when winding up
Corporate Tax

Watch out when winding up

7y Emma Rawson

Watch out when winding up

The Targeted Anti-Avoidance Rule was introduced to prevent individuals lowering their tax liability by converting what would otherwise be a dividend i...

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How might Brexit affect UK tax policy?
Brexit & Economy

How might Brexit affect UK tax policy?

7y Santhie Goundar

How might Brexit affect UK tax policy?

Nearly two years after the UK voted to leave the European Union, it is still not totally clear what impact Brexit will have on Britain. However, one a...

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UK to exit EU VAT regime in January 2021
Brexit & Economy

UK to exit EU VAT regime in January 2021

7y Richard Asquith

UK to exit EU VAT regime in January 2021

Traders face major costs and admin requirements as a result Read More...

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HMRC nets record £5.3bn in inheritance tax
Tax

HMRC nets record £5.3bn in inheritance tax

7y Accountancy Age

HMRC nets record £5.3bn in inheritance tax

The revenue authority’s inheritance tax take has increased by 13% compared to the £4.7bn collected in 2016-17 Read More...

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HMRC opens Making Tax Digital Income Tax pilot to all self-employed
Business

HMRC opens Making Tax Digital Income Tax pilot to all self-employed

7y Accountancy Age

HMRC opens Making Tax Digital Income Tax pilot to ...

Anyone who is self-employed can now enter the Making Tax Digital Income Tax pilot Read More...

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Rent-a-room relief – the survey says…
Personal Tax

Rent-a-room relief – the survey says…

7y Helen Thornley

Rent-a-room relief – the survey says…

Recently, the government issued a call for evidence on rent-a-room relief and is now analysing responses to the consultation. What did a joint survey ...

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Spring Statement 2018: Spring has sprung as chancellor finds his inner Tigger
Budget

Spring Statement 2018: Spring has sprung as chancellor finds his inner Tigg...

7y Accountancy Age

Spring Statement 2018: Spring has sprung as chance...

The chancellor may have a spring in his step for the time being, but with only eight months to go before the next OBR forecasts, how long will it be b...

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Spring Statement live feed
Budget

Spring Statement live feed

7y Accountancy Age

Spring Statement live feed

Today, chancellor Philip Hammond will deliver the Spring Statement 2018. Follow us here for the latest developments throughout the day Read More...

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7 ways accountants can use technology to fulfil their growth strategies in 2018
Technology

7 ways accountants can use technology to fulfil their growth strategies in ...

7y Receipt Bank | Sponsored

7 ways accountants can use technology to fulfil th...

Here's how accountants can use technology to grow their business in 2018 Read More...

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Corporation tax losses – your newly flexible friends
Corporate Tax

Corporation tax losses – your newly flexible friends

8y Emma Rawson

Corporation tax losses – your newly flexible frien...

What should you consider when it comes to preparing tax accounts and corporation tax returns under the new rules? Read More...

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David Sproul, Senior Partner and Chief Executive, Deloitte
Accounting Firms

David Sproul, Senior Partner and Chief Executive, Deloitte

8y Accountancy Age

David Sproul, Senior Partner and Chief Executive, ...

We are likely to see Sproul leading Deloitte in even more growth this year as well as making changes to embrace technology and the changing role of th...

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Financial Power List 2018: 1-5 revealed
Accounting Firms

Financial Power List 2018: 1-5 revealed

8y Accountancy Age

Financial Power List 2018: 1-5 revealed

Here we reveal the top 5 individuals we feel will have the greatest impact on the accountancy industry in 2018 Read More...

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Insights into a career in tax
Career

Insights into a career in tax

8y AJ Chambers Recruitment | Sponsored

Insights into a career in tax

Robert Pullen, director at accountancy firm Blick Rothenberg, shares insights into a career in tax Read More...

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Jim Harra, Second Permanent Secretary, HMRC
People In Business

Jim Harra, Second Permanent Secretary, HMRC

8y Accountancy Age

Jim Harra, Second Permanent Secretary, HMRC

Harra takes over from Edward Troup and prepares to use his wealth of HMRC experience to influence key changes this year Read More...

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David Cobb, Co-CEO, Smith & Williamson
People In Practice

David Cobb, Co-CEO, Smith & Williamson

8y Accountancy Age

David Cobb, Co-CEO, Smith & Williamson

After many moons at Smith & Williamson, Cobb continues to prove himself following a 10% income growth at the firm in 2017 Read More...

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Kevin Stopps, Co-CEO, Smith & Williamson
People In Practice

Kevin Stopps, Co-CEO, Smith & Williamson

8y Accountancy Age

Kevin Stopps, Co-CEO, Smith & Williamson

Kevin Stopps has overseen a range of initiatives to boost the top 10 firm in the past 12 months, including the creation of a five-year client-focused ...

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Brian Palmer, Tax Policy Expert, AAT
People In Business

Brian Palmer, Tax Policy Expert, AAT

8y Accountancy Age

Brian Palmer, Tax Policy Expert, AAT

Palmer advises on issues like tax policy and making tax digital, and represents AAT at HMRC and stakeholder events Read More...

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Richard Murphy, Founder, Tax Research UK
People In Business

Richard Murphy, Founder, Tax Research UK

8y Accountancy Age

Richard Murphy, Founder, Tax Research UK

Murphy is an impressive combination of chartered accountant, political economist, university professor, and anti-poverty campaigner Read More...

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Patrick Mears, Chair of the General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) Advisory Panel
People In Business

Patrick Mears, Chair of the General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) Advisory Pan...

8y Accountancy Age

Patrick Mears, Chair of the General Anti-Avoidance...

Mears leads the panel in considering, reviewing, and approving HMRC guidance on the GAAR Read More...

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Pascal Saint-Amans, Director, Centre for Tax Policy and Administration, OECD
People In Business

Pascal Saint-Amans, Director, Centre for Tax Policy and Administration, OEC...

8y Accountancy Age

Pascal Saint-Amans, Director, Centre for Tax Polic...

Bio A French national, Saint-Amans graduated from the National School of Administration (ENA) in 1996 and spent almost ten years as an official in the...

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SMEs paying higher rate of corporation tax than big businesses
Corporate Tax

SMEs paying higher rate of corporation tax than big businesses

8y Accountancy Age

SMEs paying higher rate of corporation tax than bi...

Moore Stephens calls upon the government to consider re-introducing a corporation tax discount for the SME sector Read More...

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