HMRC tightening on R&D tax credits claims
By Anne Rose, R&D Tax Consultant The Spring Statement once again saw mention of the plans from government to crack down on the abuse of …
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Men’s Brains v Women’s Brains?
As a start to the Bank Holiday Weekend, we thought our readers might like something a little lighthearted. Here at Burgis & Bullock are working …
Tribunal overturns HMRC Penalties
In a recent tax case the First Tier Tribunal agreed with HMRC that the capital loss claim in Simon Fry’s tax return was due to his carelessness …
VAT opportunities for not-for-profit businesses
For most not for profit entities, VAT is an added cost that needs be considered in respect of any spend plans, particularly when the spending …
Upper Tribunal considers whether compromise agreement precluded VAT recovery assessment
The Upper Tax Tribunal recently considered whether HMRC was entitled to issue an assessment to recover amounts of VAT paid to the taxpayer in error. …
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Do you need to appeal a VAT Surcharge Notice when the amount due is £nil?
The VAT surcharge system imposes no penalty the first time a business submits its VAT return later than it should have done. Neither is there …
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HMRC reverses its policy on surrenders
HMRC have recently released a business brief in which they confirm their acceptance that, in appropriate circumstances, the surrender of a lease can be treated …