January 23, 2019
Making Tax Digital and VAT: the ‘soft landing period’
HMRC recently published a notice giving guidance on the digital record keeping and return...
January 9, 2019
Corporate partnership tax returns. Panic: don’t panic.
David Whiscombe gives some timely reminders on corporate partnerships. For those who are dealing...
January 2, 2019
ER changes: alphabetter than they were
David Whiscombe welcomes an HMRC rethink. We recently drew attention to the effect on...
December 21, 2018
Cryptoassets for individuals: new guidance from HMRC
In recent years we’ve seen dramatically increased interest in cryptocurrencies (also referred to as...
December 19, 2018
Bitcoin’s Flip Side
BKL partner and cryptocurrency tax specialist Geraint Jones has contributed to Accounting Technician Magazine’s...
December 12, 2018
Unvarnished truth: athletes as workers
David Whiscombe on the dangers of claiming to be a “worker”. Hot on the...
December 10, 2018
Difficult as ABC: Entrepreneurs’ Relief and alphabet shares
David Whiscombe looks at the proposed new rules on Entrepreneurs’ Relief. It is reported...
December 5, 2018
Increase in Annual Investment Allowance: it’s all in the timing
The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) can be utilised against expenditure on qualifying plant and...
December 4, 2018
’Tis the season to be jolly (generous): IHT exemptions
As we enter the traditional season of giving, and regardless of whether your loved...
December 3, 2018
Probate fees: new structure, big increases
Probate fees in England and Wales are set to change. The government has announced...
November 26, 2018
Christmas entertaining could leave employers with a tax bill
At this traditional time of goodwill, employers’ thoughts are turning towards taking their teams...
November 2, 2018
HICBC: HMRC review of penalties
Earlier this year we highlighted the problems that have arisen when the High Income...