Business rates in the news
The revaluation of business rates, due in April for the 2017/18 tax year, has...
First Direct leads the way in cutting rates
‘First Direct has become the first lender to cut rates on savings accounts following...
The high cost of accepting payment: an EMI pitfall
If an employee (including a director) is to enjoy the considerable tax benefits afforded...
Javid called to explain bonus
‘Sajid Javid has come under increasing pressure to explain how he benefited from a...
More over-70s pay top rate tax
‘More people in their seventies earn enough to pay higher-rate income tax than those...
Homebuyers stretching whilst housebuilders report record results
‘Homebuyers stretching means to climb property ladder Data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders...
Business owners are reluctant to take dividend
‘New data has shown that only 3% of SMEs in Scotland are planning to...
Fair taxes
‘The Standard’s Anthony Hilton considers whether tax policy corresponds with the idea of “intergenerational...
Crowdfunding benefits
‘Matthew Lynn in the Telegraph argues that crowdfunding is ultimately beneficial to the economy,...
Enterprise Investment Scheme: Beware of the changing rules
The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) allows investors in SMEs both income tax and capital...
EC to probe McDonald’s tax arrangements with Luxembourg
‘The European Commission is to investigate McDonald’s over a tax arrangement with Luxembourg. It...
Celebrities sue over tax advice
‘Dozens of wealthy investors are preparing a £100m class action against their former legal...