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Deduction for loans against Inheritance Tax
Debts of a person’s estate are generally deductible for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes, although there are some circumstances where specific debts cannot be deducted such […]
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Discounted Business Rates Avaialable
On 1st November 2013 Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council launched a new policy to award discounts on business rates in certain circumstances with a saving […]
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Racing Tipster barred by bookmakers wins VAT Tribunal
A man who gave such successful racing tips he claims that he was barred by bookies, has won a VAT tribunal where he proved that […]
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Can’t pay your VAT ontime?
Neither it seems could several other businesses if some of the recently reported Tribunals are anything to go by. No less than eight first tier […]
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Minimum Wage Increase
There has been much press commentary recently regarding HMRC’s pursuit of football clubs who stand accused of paying certain “employees” below the National Minimum […]
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Charity Guidance on Public Benefit
The Charity Commission has published its new public benefit guidance, after being ordered by the Charity Tribunal to rewrite it after the independent schools case. […]
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Compulsory online VAT filing is Illegal!
Three VAT registered businesses have won their appeals against HMRC’s requirement that they file their VAT returns online. All of the appellants ran their […]
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Should you complete a Tax return?
It’s a question we’re often asked as Accountants “Do I need to complete a self-assessment tax return?” Usually the answer is a simple “Yes” or […]
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Charities Update
A couple of recent changes have come to our attention that we felt deserved highlighting for anyone working with, or on behalf of charities: 1. From […]
An apprentice accountant is thriving at a Warwickshire firm and has won an award in only a matter of months since starting her training. Ellie Caddy, from Coventry, joined Burgis & Bullock in August 2023 and received the Apprentice of the Month prize from Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce …
May 17, 2024
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