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Enews April 2020 In this month’s Enews we report on legislation that has been introduced to alter reporting obligations for residential property gains chargeable on UK resident individuals, trustees and personal representatives. We also analyse the support package announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to help businesses and the self-employed during the COVID-19 pandemic; regulators’ request for […]

A bit of a catch up this month as we took a break in January in honour of the tax return deadline! There is a constant theme – the rain. 23 December 52 takes refuge on the only bit of hard standing in the field.  I think next year we will put some hard standing […]

In this month’s Enews we report on a number of areas including updates on the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and the UK and Scottish Budgets. With developments on off-payroll working, overdraft fees, HMRC’s report of bizarre excuses and a new statutory entitlement to leave and pay there are lots of areas to update you on. Article Index […]

In this month’s Enews we consider a number of issues including increases in the minimum wage rates, the independent review of the Disguised Remuneration Loan Charge and the Chancellor’s commitment to review IR35. We also update you on retiring clinicians pensions, Structures and Buildings Allowance, a call for a review of the High Income Child […]

Enews – December 2019 In this month’s Enews we consider tax free gifts for employees, updated advisory fuel rates for company cars and tips on avoiding Self Assessment scams. We also report on the updated Check Employment Status for Tax tool and temporary pensions arrangements for some NHS staff. With guidance on cryptoassets, the latest […]

29 November 19 It was a late visit to the sheep today – almost dark. And you can’t really see – but the blobs in the tree are the guinea fowl. 1 December 2019 We noticed 52 started limping yesterday … after feeding everyone in the pen we isolated him to have a look.  It […]

Enews November 2019 In this month’s Enews we report on an IR35 appeal, HMRC’s clampdown on enablers of tax avoidance schemes and an update on probate fees. With a Charity Commission report on fraud protection, the latest guidance for employers and a reminder to complete your self assessment tax return there is a lot to […]

27 October 2019 The rain is relentless.  The pond is higher than we’ve ever seen it. The field by the drive is so flooded there are ducks on it. The sheep have moved back into the Orchard today as it’s slightly less waterlogged – they immediately take advantage of the fresh grass. 1 November 2019 […]