Import VAT recovery: a taste of things to come?
A recent brief issued by HMRC (Revenue and Customs Brief 2 (2019)) deals with...
Faith, hope and foreign charity
David Whiscombe examines the issues around UK tax relief on charitable donations. Charity begins...
IR35 and contracts of employment
In an article for Taxation magazine, BKL consultant David Whiscombe examines how apparently similar...
An ER lifeboat: past loss of trading status
David Whiscombe highlights an anomaly that may occasionally be vital. Entrepreneurs’ relief is a very...
Mexit: tax on marriage breakdown
David Whiscombe reflects on relationship breakdown. As if to remind us that relationships other...
David Whiscombe shortlisted for Taxation Award
We’re delighted that BKL consultant David Whiscombe has been shortlisted in this year’s Taxation...
BKL supports automotive services group in securing £1m growth funding
Automotive services group United Car Parts has raised funds to expand its service areas,...
Starbucks – CofFees: employees’ tuition costs and tax implications
It’s reported that Starbucks is to offer to pay tuition fees for its staff...
VAT rates on recladding works
Where money is being spent on recladding works, it may be possible for this...
Post-MIPIM drinks reception at The Gherkin
Our property team is holding a get-together at The Gherkin in May and you’re...
Directors’ costs: VAT recoverable?
A recent Court of Appeal (“CoA”) judgement released on the 11 March 2019, in...
Employment related securities: your company’s reporting requirements
Income tax and national insurance contribution (NIC) charges can arise for an employee or...