Blog6th Jul 2022
As Research & Development (R&D) tax relief claims become more popular across the UK for both SME and large sized corporations, it is no surprise that HMRC is cracking down on the review process for who they grant this generous…
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As inflation reaches 9% in the UK, the freeze on the income tax rate bands will inevitably push more taxpayers into higher brackets. It was announced in the Budget last year that the income tax personal allowance and higher rate…
View moreBlog29th Jun 2022
As individuals, we all see the world through a different lens depending on our background, cultural environment, and personal experiences. This influences our judgment and assessment of others and the situations we are confronted with. Collectively, we hold beliefs and…
View moreBlog29th Jun 2022
Most employers provide their employees with a contract of employment when they start with a new employer. It’s common practice across the UK and is essential to set out the expected terms of an employee’s role and their remuneration package.…
View moreBlog28th Jun 2022
The rise of social media Over the past decade there has been a surge in social media usage resulting in a total 60.37 million users in the UK. With such a wide user base, it is evident that social media…
View moreBlog27th Jun 2022
From April 2016, the purchase of a second home not only brought a liability to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (“LBTT”) but also to Additional Dwelling Supplement (“ADS”) which is a levy of 4% of the property price where that…
By Additional Dwelling Supplement – am I liable?
View moreBlog24th Jun 2022
The Trust Registration Service (TRS) was introduced in June 2017 as part of the UK’s Money Laundering regulations. The TRS requires trustees to report information about the trust, trustees, trust assets (for taxable trusts), beneficiaries and other parties associated with…
View moreBlog23rd Jun 2022
Since moving into restructuring at AAB, friends and family have asked me: ‘What is an MVL?’ ‘Is an MVL a bad thing?’ ‘Why can’t owners just close businesses themselves?’ These are all very good questions! The restructuring and recovery team…
By Claire Smith
View moreBlog16th Jun 2022
Having a clear technology strategy is important to adhere to the increased complexity of payroll operations and compliance with UK and international regulations. Few organisations are operating cloud-based payroll systems and consequently sensitive data is passed regularly via email or other non-secure…
By Protecting employee data – is your head in the cloud?
View moreBlog7th Jun 2022
Over a third of the UK’s carbon emissions are generated by the 80% of domestic homes currently using natural gas for heating and cooking. The UK is committed to reaching net zero emissions target by 2050, therefore, the gas we…
By Callum Gray
View moreBlog7th Jun 2022
The Trust Registration Service (TRS) has been significantly extended to cover a wider range of trusts. Trustees should make sure that they understand the new rules and register trusts as required before the 1 September 2022 deadline. Trust Registration Service…
By Gunhild Dam
View moreBlog6th Jun 2022
As the threat of COVID-19 has reduced in recent months, its effects can still be seen in cases of those suffering from long covid and those who are considered clinically vulnerable. Managing sickness absence in this regard has become more…
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