03 April 2020
A European Commission regulation designed to ensure EU, EFTA and related territories have adequate supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) has now been implemented in the UK.
02 April 2020
HMRC will not collect import VAT and duty for some organisations importing medical supplies that will be made available to those affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
31 March 2020
This week's articles are 'More fiscal and creative policy needed to address coronavirus crisis', 'Will company directors be thrown a lifeline?', 'Government measures to support people and businesses may have a tax sting in the tail', 'Making Tax Digital for VAT – coronavirus forces "digital links" delay', and 'Coronavirus deals a blow to the shadow economy'.
31 March 2020
The UK shadow economy might be worth anything up to £150 billion. Traders who have chosen to live and work outside the tax system discover that their erstwhile 'tax freedom' comes with the penalty of no Government support now.
31 March 2020
HMRC is to extend the soft-landing period granted under Making Tax Digital for VAT, giving businesses until April 2021 to ensure a clear digital audit trail is in place throughout their VAT return process.
31 March 2020
The Government has announced a number of temporary measures to help people and businesses through the period of disruption caused by coronavirus. But how are these incentives treated for tax purposes and will any have a sting in their tail?
31 March 2020
Whilst the Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced unprecedented financial support for employees and the self-employed, there remains a noticeable gap in the coronavirus support measures. Is it a deliberate omission or the product of problem solving in an overly complex tax system?
Private Client Tax Director
Heather is a private client tax director in our Preston office.
30 March 2020
We discuss the different types of help available during the coronavirus crisis and who it applies to.
30 March 2020
Can you stop the benefit-in-kind for employees’ company cars during the current lockdown period? This may be helpful for households with a second car, which they could use for essential journeys instead.
