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Covid-19 support schemes fraud

A recent report by the public accounts committee estimates that the level of fraud and error across all Covid-19 support schemes could be as high as £20 billion. However, do not assume mistakes and errors will not be picked up – HMRC is running the Taxpayer Protection Taskforce (Taskforce) to...

Non-trading activities…

...and what constitutes ‘substantial extent’. Gains that qualify for business asset disposal relief (BADR) are...

Room hire VAT exemption – taxpayer victory

A recent First-Tier Tribunal (FTT) decision in the taxpayer’s favour has helped clarify that room...

Tax penalties – What is a ‘reasonable excuse’?

Having a reasonable excuse can be a get-out-of-jail-free card if you are charged a tax...

Wealth tax – whatever happened to it?

Wealth tax, or the possibility of it has gone quiet, but tax increases (by stealth or otherwise) – and the need for tax planning – have not.
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Podcast with Sam Thomas and County Business Club Sussex

I was recently featured in the County Business Clubs Sussex podcast where I spoke about my story, my passion for business, and my about my journey.
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Spring Statement 2022

Spring Statement 2022: key points at a glance, what it means for you, your family, your business, and the economy.
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Business rates loophole on second homes closing

A business rates loophole will close in April 2023 for holiday lets and second homes in England. Read more here.
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Sick pay rebate returns to help relieve pressure on SME businesses

The Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme (SSPRS), which ended on 30 September 2021, was reintroduced from 21 December 2021. Small...
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Tax year-end planning should be on your radar

With the end of the financial year approaching, tax year-end planning should now be on your radar.
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