HMRC have now issued guidance for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme fifth grant (SEISS). As predicted, the grant will be determined by a turnover test that compares the self-employed income in the 2021 tax year compared to pre-coronavirus trading. The 2021...
Nick Forsyth looks at the potential problems as we (hopefully) approach the end of the pandemic With the vaccination programme showing some light at the end of the tunnel, we might see some normality returning to our lives and work patterns as the summer approaches...
Just prior to the 2018 World Cup, we decided to host an alternative running of the tournament at our UK200Group Professional Breakfast at the Braintree Golf Club, Stisted. The results of the matches were decided by our guests, who were rolling dice in order to...
As Forensic Accountants, many of the instructions we take from solicitors, who use our services, relate to the delivery of a report on the tax implications of the disposal of properties within divorce proceedings. This is perhaps a reflection of the fact that so many...
Gift Hold Over Relief allows the gain on a transfer to be deferred when a qualifying business asset is gifted. The relief defers the gain for the donor by reducing the base cost of the asset in the hands of the donee. It is noted that gift relief is restricted for any...
An individual’s Will and the use of Deeds of Variation potentially allow mitigation of Inheritance Tax liabilities on the person’s death. Planning factors to minimise Inheritance Tax liabilities include: Utilising the spouse exemption. This potentially allows assets...
