Life policies and Inheritance Tax
A life policy is a contract with an insurance company. In exchange for premium payments the insurance company provides a lump-sum payment to...
27 Nov
Inheritance Tax
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27 Nov
Capital Gains Tax
Gifts Hold-Over Relief
Gift Hold-Over Relief is effectively a deferral of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when assets are given away (including certain shares) or sold for...
27 Nov
Income Tax
Basic tax considerations if you come to work in the UK
If you come to live in the UK there are basic tax considerations that you will need to observe. Most importantly, you will...
27 Nov
Employee Benefits
Using your own vehicle for work?
If you are an employee and use your own money to buy things you need for your job, you can sometimes claim tax...
27 Nov
General
Avoiding tax scams
Fraudsters are continuing to target taxpayers with scam emails in advance of the 31 January deadline for submission of Self-Assessment returns. In...
27 Nov
General
Affected by the recent floods?
The Government has put a number of emergency flood measures in place to help those affected by the recent devastating floods. This includes...
20 Nov
Employment Law
Who can be a salaried member
The salaried member legislation can apply to certain members of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). This can happen where HMRC consider that a...
20 Nov
Construction Industry Scheme
Verifying CIS subcontractors
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) comprises a set of special rules for tax and National Insurance for those working in the construction industry....
20 Nov
Income Tax
Different types of student loan
Student Loans are part of the Government’s financial support package for students in higher education in the UK. They are available to help...
20 Nov
Value Added Tax
UK VAT claims by non-EU businesses
The VAT paid in other EU countries is often recoverable by VAT-registered businesses in the UK, who bought goods or services for business...