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Business Interruption

By Armstrong Watson

18th February 2021

Business interruption claims and fraud

Our Forensic experts investigate fraudulent business interruption insurance claims for losses which were never suffered or exaggerated during the health crisis.

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Making Tax Digital

By Richard Woolgar

12th February 2021

Xero User News - How you submit your VAT return is changing

If your taxable turnover is over £85,000 then you should by now have signed up to Making Tax Digital (MTD) and be submitting your VAT figures using the MTD VAT return in Xero or other compatible software.

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Xero and VAT Returns

By Armstrong Watson

12th February 2021

Xero User News - Check and Update your Xero Connection to HMRC VAT

Under Making Tax Digital (MTD) businesses need to grant permission for their accounts software providers to access their HMRC data and this permission must be updated every 18 months.

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Construction Helmets

By Richard Woolgar

12th February 2021

Xero User News - Changes to the Construction Industry Scheme – Domestic reverse VAT charge

After being postponed twice, 1st March 2021 finally sees the introduction of the domestic reverse charge on building and construction services. 

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Construction site

By Armstrong Watson

12th February 2021

The VAT domestic reverse charge for construction services (CIS)

From 1 March 2021, there will be a significant change to how suppliers in the construction industry supply chain account for VAT. The changes will apply to businesses making or receiving specified services that are reported under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

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Divorce Forensic Accounting

By Armstrong Watson

12th February 2021

A collaborative approach to matrimonial valuations

Our forensic experts examine a new cost-efficient and private collaborative divorce process, involving both partners and their respective solicitors reducing the need for Court proceedings.

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Accountant working out expenses

By Armstrong Watson

11th February 2021

Recharging Expenses subject to VAT

Stephen Ferrie, VAT Consultant discusses the conditions around recharging your expenses, subject to VAT,

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Have you saved enough

By Brian McNicol

10th February 2021

Will my retirement income be enough to live comfortably?

Planing early and saving enough money is key to achieving the retirement you want.

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IR35 off-Payroll Legislation

By Armstrong Watson

9th February 2021

Off-payroll Working Rules (IR35) FAQs

The off-payroll working rules are designed to ensure individuals working like employees but through their own limited company pay the same Income Tax and National Insurance contributions as individuals who are directly employed.

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Compliance Officer

By Andy Poole

8th February 2021

Role and responsibilities of law firm COFAs

Following the introduction of the SRA’s new Standards and Regulations on 25 November 2019, the role of law firm compliance officers has never been more important.  Andy Poole looks at the role and responsibilities of Compliance Officers for Finance and Administration (COFAs).

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