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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...

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...

BKL and Leadership Through Sport & Business: working together

The partnership between a social mobility charity and a firm of chartered accountants is...

VAT default surcharge – beware!

In Porter & Co (TC 07028), a decision released on 6 March 2019, a...

Making Tax Digital and VAT: getting ready for April

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT is imminent. VAT-registered businesses with a taxable turnover...