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On payroll solution the only option for many contractors
On payroll is becoming a common response to the IR35 problem. In recent weeks several major banks have reportedly told contractors that they will only employ them as 'on-payroll' from next year as they prepare for the IR35 rules which will apply to the private sector from April 2020. Susan Ball (pictured) of accountants RSM explains.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Advice for Employers
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme means employers can continue paying 80% of the salary for employees. The practical next steps and potential complications of the scheme are explained by Nigel Morris of MHA MacIntyre
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Retail bosses want a hike on corporation tax in order to cut business rates
Retail bosses have called on government to increase corporation tax to 21% to slash business rates...
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How to contest a will in the right way for all concerned
How to contest a will can be a delicate process and doing it in the right way requires you to follow certain steps. Sangita Manek of Blaser Mills Law explains.
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Wills to protect assets and pass them on are essential
Wills to protect assets and savings are essential and require planning. Christine Thornley (pictured) advises on the key points to consider
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Good VCT managers and how to find one to advise you
Good VCT managers are essential for the chances of good performance. Chris Morris of LightTower Partners advises on what to look for
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Tax on UK property owned overseas – warning not to ignore HMRC
Following letters HMRC wrote to individual taxpayers in relation to information held about overseas income or gains earlier this year, it is now sending letters regarding tax on UK property owned overseas.
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TAX ADVISER OF THE MONTH: Tim Humphries, Menzies
What Investment’s Tax Adviser of the Month is Tim Humphries, corporate tax director at Menzies
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VAT return software problems and how to tackle them
Businesses, the self-employed and individuals with VAT return software problems could apply to HMRC for exemption, but it won’t be easy
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Pensions penalty for mothers and top tips on avoiding it
There is a pensions penalty for mothers, due to the fact that they invariably are the main child-carer and have to leave the workplace and contribute less to pensions. But there are ways to minimise this penalty as Kay Ingram of LEBC explains.
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Marrying in secret and the financial implications therein
Marrying in secret and whether you should is clearly a decision for couples to make themselves but there are financial implications for not marrying at all, as Charles Calkin (pictured) explains.
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Top 5 ISA funds for growth returns in 2020
ISA funds for growth is the focus for this third in the series of features highlighting five top fund picks for specific ISA investors’ needs, Stephanie Spicer writes.
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