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Tax changes to private residences for 2020/21
Landlords are being advised to prepare themselves for potentially significant tax changes coming their way in 2020/21. From 6 April 2020, HMRC is proposing three changes which could increase the capital gains tax paid on the disposal of any residential property by an...
How to protect your business from fraud
Fraud costs the UK an incredible £190 billion a year. Sadly for businesses, they bear a significant proportion of this cost with £140bn of these losses being attributed to them. What’s even more worrying is the 2019 Fraudscape report which provides statistics for...
Property remains an attractive investment for landlords
As the global financial crisis took hold in 2008, banks attempted to bring the world economy back to life by slashing base interest rates. The idea behind this is to make saving less attractive, thus prompting people to spend their money instead. In the UK, the Bank...
Businesses have just six months left to prepare for IR35 changes
New IR35 rules come into force in April 2020. Businesses and contractors need to ensure they’re ready. Find out everything you need to know about off-payroll changes and whether or not they apply to you.
The ins and outs of VAT
Understanding VAT and all its quirks and foibles can be complicated. In this blog, Lisa Smith explains everything from what it is to who it applies to.
