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By Armstrong Watson

10th July 2024

Does my charity need to register for VAT?

VAT is notoriously complex, and many businesses struggle to pay the correct amount. Charities, in particular, face even greater challenges, often making costly errors or missing out on benefits that could support their mission. It’s crucial for charitable organisations to understand VAT to avoid these common mistakes and make the most of their funds.

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By Jonathan York

9th July 2024

Uncertainty around tax treatment in relation to Biodiversity Net Gain

We hear a lot about Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) but what is it and what might you need to be aware of?

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By Keith Johnston

8th July 2024

Planning ahead when gifting land can bring tax benefits to landowners

It has been said many times that planning ahead is necessary to prevent unwanted tax liabilities arising, and this is especially true when it comes to gifting land, particularly if there is a change of use.

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By Graham Poles

5th July 2024

A new government: family wealth and Inheritance Tax (IHT)

Inheritance tax is one area that the new government may look to make changes. Graham Poles, Personal Tax Partner, considers what those changes may be.

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By Graham Poles

5th July 2024

A new government: succession and speculation over changes to CGT

One of the rumoured areas for change is to Capital Gains tax, here we look at how this might impact succession planning.

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By Hydeam Sulton

5th July 2024

A new government: manifesto pledges for tax

VAT Partner, Hydeam Sulton, looks at two of the areas the new Labour government has pledged to reform in their manifesto.

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By Brian Rudkin

2nd July 2024

4 tax saving tips for employees

It can be easy to overlook tax opportunities that can save you money, but here are four little-known tax rules/reliefs that you may be able to take advantage of.

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By Graham Poles

26th June 2024

3 important tax tips for university students and their parents

Income Tax on student earnings, funding your children through university or purchasing a student house are three tax planning points of which you should be aware if your children are heading off to university or already undertaking their studies. 

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By David Threlkeld

13th June 2024

Will Furnished Holiday Letting tax reliefs be abolished or not?

Holiday let owners braced for increased tax bills now face a period of uncertainty about when - and if – the favourable Furnished Holiday Letting regime will be axed.

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By Graham Poles

12th June 2024

HMRC update serves as reminder of guidance to determine tax status of LLP salaried partners

HMRC has made changes to the provisions that determine the tax status of partners of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP). While it has caused some concern, the update to the Salaried Member Rules is not a change in legislation – it simply gives insight into HMRC’s interpretation of current legislation and serves as a reminder to LLPs about the guidance they must follow for salaried members.

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