| Latest news round-up |
| A number of suggested reforms to the CGT have been accepted by the government. In May 2021, the Office of Tax Simplification published a report that included 14 recommendations. The government’s response was published on 30 November. While any major chan Read More... |
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| Christmas: how does hospitality and gifts affect the VAT return? |
| The Omicron variant of Covid-19 saw new guidelines issued by the government in December. However, at the time of writing no lockdown, circuit breaker or otherwise, has been announced. As a result, many businesses will be going ahead with plans for hosting Read More... |
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| Inheritance Tax (IHT) - a problem with taper relief |
| Making gifts of value during an individual's lifetime is a tried and trusted way of reducing the exposure to IHT. Many people are aware of the so-called "seven-year rule", which provides that a potentially exempt transfer (PET) becomes fully exempt as lon Read More... |
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| Home working and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) |
| Working from home was slowly becoming more common before the Covid-19 pandemic; however, the various lockdowns restrictions meant that it increased exponentially in 2020 and 2021. Many employees have indicated that they do not wish to return to the office Read More... |
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| January Questions and Answers |
| Q. I am in the process of buying a property that has been empty for a number of years. Extensive renovation is needed, and I have been speaking to a contractor who says that he will be able to charge just 5% VAT for the work. I don't want to fall foul of Read More... |
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| January Key tax dates |
| 1 - Due date for payment of Corporation Tax for accounting periods ending 31 March 2021
7 - Electronic VAT return and payment due for quarter ended 30 November 2021
19/22 - PAYE/NIC, student loan and CIS deductions due for month to 5/1/2022
31 – Deadl Read More... |
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