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Blog4th Sep 2023

Is salary sacrifice worth it for an electric car?

The 2022 Benefit in Kind Statistics annual report shows there has been a significant shift from diesel company cars which accounted for around 80% pre 2017, to 60% by 2019/2020 with a further decline to just 49% (355,000) in 2020/21. …

By Richard Petrie

Blog1st Sep 2023

How Best To Organise Your Finance Function

Your finance function is the eyes and ears of your business. It gives you insight where you need and reports on your past and predicts your future. A finance team needs to have the right people in the right seats……

By Lauren McCluskey

Blog1st Sep 2023

Furnished Holiday Lets – An Introduction To Your Obligations

Furnished Holiday Lets (FHL) are becoming more and more popular in the UK, particularly in Scotland, with holidaymakers’ desires for a ‘staycation’ only increasing. But are you aware that these properties come with a different set of tax rules compared…

Blog1st Sep 2023

AI for business and HR-Are you moving with the wave?

We already know it is important to remain up to date with advances in technology to remain competitive. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of the tech world, in fact it contributed £3.7 billion to the economy in 2022.…

By Rachel Coupland

Blog30th Aug 2023

Payment on Accounts- what do you need to know?

Unlike the PAYE system, when you start working as a sole trader or have a new untaxed source of income (e.g. rental income, dividend income) you won’t pay tax as money comes in. Instead, your first tax bill is likely…

By Bev Holroyd

Blog29th Aug 2023

Maximising Investment Returns in a Challenging Economic Climate

Rising interest rates and inflation in the current economic environment make careful planning essential when deciding where and how to invest. AAB’s Private Client Tax Team and AAB Wealth can help you on the implementation of a tax efficient financial plan…

By Alastair Moore

Blog23rd Aug 2023

Rolanda Markey – People Spotlight

WHO I HELP Small organisations through provision of ongoing HR support services and medium to large organisations with specific employment relations project work.   HOW I HELP I with a variety of different employers within the three main sectors including…

Blog22nd Aug 2023

What is a Foreign Partnership?

For United States (US) tax purposes, the Internal Revenue Code defines a ‘partnership’ as a syndicate, group, pool, joint venture, or other unincorporated organisation through, or by means of which, any business, financial operation, or venture is carried on, and…

By Jessica Constable

Blog17th Aug 2023

VAT- A Guide For Sole Traders

When 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 Traders

Blog16th Aug 2023

The Sole Trader Guide to Value Added Tax

When 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 Duncan

Blog11th Aug 2023

HMRC 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 Edwards

Blog11th Aug 2023

Think People Co-Founder to Retire

Think 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…