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
Blog11th Aug 2023HMRC Targeting Airbnb Landlords The way in which we’re able to generate multiple streams of income from property ownership has changed. With platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com and Cool Stays, landlords are turning to short-term let properties as a source of income and seeing…By Carol EdwardsView more
Blog11th Aug 2023Think People Co-Founder to RetireThink People, an AAB Group company, has announced that Anne Dougan will retire from the business in August 2023. Together with Emer Hinphey, Anne Co-Founded Think People in 2006. Since then, the business has grown in size and reputation as…View more
Blog10th Aug 2023Employee Relations EssentialsIn any organisation, one of the most critical factors that contribute to its success is a positive and harmonious relationship between the employees and management. This aspect of organisational dynamics is commonly referred to as “employee relations.” Employee relations encompass…View 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
Blog7th Aug 2023Inheritance Tax – Could your estate be exposed?Many more ordinary people are becoming liable to Inheritance Tax (IHT) who may not have before. In this blog we’ll be looking at what IHT is, why the rise is occurring and how we can help you mitigate your IHT…By Tracy McGarryView more
Blog3rd Aug 2023What is Non-UK Residence and How Could It Affect You?The default position is that UK Tax residence results in UK tax exposure on worldwide income and gains, no matter where they are held. UK Tax Residents, who are also non UK Domiciled (Domicile has a common law application and…By What is Non-UK Residence and How Could It Affect You?View more
Blog2nd Aug 2023Tax Implications of being UK Tax Resident vs Non UK ResidentNon UK residence – What is it and how could it affect you? The default position is that UK Tax residence results in UK tax exposure on worldwide income and gains, no matter where they are held. UK Tax Residents,…By Lynn GracieView more
Blog1st Aug 2023Pandora Papers opens HMRC Offshore Tax Pandora’s BoxThe recently published Pandora Papers put offshore tax in the headlines once again. If you have undeclared offshore income or gains, it is important to act now. The Pandora Papers are thought to contain the names of over 750,000 companies…By Seamus McElvannaView more
Blog1st Aug 2023Emotional IntelligenceThe term ‘Emotional Intelligence’ was first coined by Peter Salavoy and John Mayar in an article in 1990 and has since been popularised by the work of psychologist, journalist and author, Daniel Goleman in his seminal 1995 work of the…View more
Blog1st Aug 2023What Makes an Effective People Manager?A recent guide published earlier this month by the CIPD entitled ‘Effective People Managers: An Evidence Review’ highlights the pivotal role that people managers play in creating an engaging, motivating and psychologically safe work environment. The guide highlights how people…View more
Blog31st Jul 2023Pandora Papers: Your Guide To Undeclared Offshore IncomeThe recently published Pandora Papers put offshore tax in the headlines once again. If you have undeclared offshore income or gains, it is important to act now. The Pandora Papers are thought to contain the names of over 750,000 companies…By Seamus McElvannaView more