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  1. Blog26th Jun 2024

    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…

    By Caroline Murphy

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  2. Blog26th Jun 2024

    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 Caroline Murphy

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  3. Blog26th Jun 2024

    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 Caroline Murphy

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  4. Blog26th Jun 2024

    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…

    By Caroline Murphy

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  5. Blog26th Jun 2024

    Holiday home image depicting hmrc targeting airbnb landlords

    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 Caroline Murphy

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  6. Blog26th Jun 2024

    Employee Relations Essentials

    In 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…

    By Caroline Murphy

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  7. Blog26th Jun 2024

    Inheritance 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 Caroline Murphy

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  8. Blog26th Jun 2024

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    Alternative Dispute Resolution – Why it’s Good To Talk

    Many 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 Caroline Murphy

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  9. Blog26th Jun 2024

    What 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 Caroline Murphy

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  10. Blog26th Jun 2024

    Lynn Gracie, author of blog about Non-UK Residence

    Tax Implications of being UK Tax Resident vs Non UK Resident

    Non 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 Caroline Murphy

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  11. Blog26th Jun 2024

    Pandora Papers opens HMRC Offshore Tax Pandora’s Box

    The 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 Caroline Murphy

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  12. Blog26th Jun 2024

    Emotional Intelligence

    The 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…

    By Caroline Murphy

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  13. Blog26th Jun 2024

    What 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…

    By Caroline Murphy

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  14. Blog26th Jun 2024

    HMRC Pandora Papers: What to do if you have Undeclared Offshore Income or Gains

    The 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 Caroline Murphy

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  15. Blog26th Jun 2024

    APA survey results reveal where SMEs need support

    77% of owner managed businesses rate Government support as either poor or very poor.  That is one of the key findings of a survey of 532 of these businesses launched by the Association of Practising Accountants (APA) today. That is…

    By Caroline Murphy

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  16. Blog26th Jun 2024

    Cryptocurrency- From Anonymity to Accountability

    Did you know that HMRC (HM Revenue & Customs) have the power to request data from cryptoasset exchanges?  Many are still largely unaware that this power has been in place for years and indeed HMRC have already used it to…

    By Caroline Murphy

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