Blog2nd Jun 2026VAT in the Digital Age: What Irish Businesses Need to KnowVAT reporting is moving towards a more digital and automated model across the EU, with changes being introduced under the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative. Rather than relying on periodic VAT returns, the focus is shifting towards how…By Rachel BarryView more
Blog27th Mar 20265 ways businesses can prepare for the EU customs duty changesNew EU customs duty rules are on the horizon for consumers and businesses buying smaller items from outside the EU, including components and parts, particularly where they are being purchased via e-commerce channels. While the monetary value may seem small,…By John ConwayView more
Blog19th Jun 2025VAT recovery on pension investment costs: what’s changed?Yesterday, HMRC issued Revenue and Customs Brief 4 (2025), marking a major shift in the long-running saga of VAT recovery on pension investment costs. For businesses and trustees alike, this is more than a technical tweak—it’s a chance to simplify…By Gabrielle BirdView more
Blog3rd Dec 2024Importing Goods Into The USThe impending arrival of the new US Administration brings a President elect who has a history of applying increased tariffs on imports into the US. A reoccurring theme from the presidential election campaign was the continual threat to further increase…By Alistair DuncanView more
Blog4th Jun 2024Understanding VAT on Food: Key Cases and InsightsVAT has been a continuance in the UK since the 1st April 1973. While many might have wondered at the time if it was an April Fools- the fact that it’s remained for the last 51 years states that it’s…By Gabrielle BirdView more
Blog23rd Apr 2024Potential VAT Refund Fraud – Are Your Bank Details Correct?We have been alerted to a number of cases where taxpayers’ bank account details have been amended without their knowledge. This fraud involves the submission of a letter or form VAT 484 purporting to be from the taxpayer requesting that…By Potential VAT Refund Fraud – Are Your Bank Details Correct?View more
Blog21st Dec 20232023 Business Unit Year In ReviewOxford recently released their word of the year for 2023 and it was “rizz”. If we had to pick a word for our year it would be ‘growth’. You might have heard us talk about our growth journey a time…By John BeeversView more
Blog17th Aug 2023VAT- A Guide For Sole TradersWhen many people think of VAT, they think of the extra charge on clothes, petrol and everyday items. However, those that are self-employed and/or run a business, may be required to get involved with VAT more than they would otherwise…By VAT- A Guide For Sole TradersView more
Blog16th Aug 2023The Sole Trader Guide to Value Added TaxWhen many people think of VAT, they think of the extra charge on clothes, petrol and everyday items. However, those that are self-employed and/or run a business, may be required to get involved with VAT more than they would otherwise…By Alistair DuncanView more
Blog9th Aug 2023Alternative Dispute Resolution – Why it’s Good To TalkMany importers have found that being in dispute with HMRC can be a costly business. Where margins are tight and room for manoeuvre limited, the unexpected tax bill can make a business venture uneconomic. Where there is a risk of…By Alistair DuncanView more
Blog15th May 202350 Years Of VAT – It’s Been An Education!In this instalment of our reflection on the first half century of the “simple tax”, we look back at some of the policy decisions and case law that have shaped the current VAT landscape for education providers. As we look…By 50 Years Of VAT – It’s Been An Education!View more
Blog6th Feb 2023A Golden Anniversary for the “Simple Tax”1973 was a momentous year! Starting on a Monday, 1973 kicked off with a “Long Haired Lover from Liverpool.” In cinema, The Godfather won the Oscar for Best Picture. Whilst in politics, Roe v Wade was decided by the Supreme…By A Golden Anniversary for the “Simple Tax”View more