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Off-payroll legislation and loan charge set to devastate UK plc
The loan charge and off-payroll legislation continue to cause concern - that damage done in the public sector will role into the private one.
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.
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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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Top 5 Income funds for ISAs – recommendations for 2020
Income funds for ISAs. Continuing the series of features highlighting five top fund picks for particular ISA investors needs – this time the focus on income returns.
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Doing your tax return at Christmas is not for everyone
Doing your tax return is often put off but to do it on Christmas Day is one way of getting out of the cooking. Those who spent their time enjoying it with family may now however, want to apply themselves to their self-assessment filing ahead of the 31 January deadline.
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Income Tax threshold levels fail lower paid
In the Autumn Budget Statement there was good news for income tax it appeared. It had been widely speculated on that promised rises in allowances would not go ahead. Yet on the day it has been announced that the personal allowance threshold for income tax and the higher rate threshold are both to be raised from April 2019 to £12,500 and £50,000 respectively (from £11,850 and £46,350).
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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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Cross border trading risks and how businesses can deal with them
Understanding the sort of challenges businesses, that investors hold within their portfolios, need to contend with and how they tackle them, can be a helpful exercise. Nick Farmer (pictured) of accountancy firm Menzies LLP explains cross border trading
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Investing in AIM can help keep the taxman at bay
The rules around inheritance tax (IHT) in the UK are notoriously complex leading to regular calls for the system to be simplified. James Rae (pictured) of Charles Stanley explains
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AIM investment and how the market needs new arrivals
AIM investment is often overlooked. The market needs more companies to sign up as new entrants have been few in recent months, but investors could do well to check out what gems they might be missing out on.
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ESG investing for ISAs and five top funds for you to consider
ESG investing for ISAs is a popular choice for doctors according to new research. The first in a series of features aimed at ISA investors and their particular needs offers five top ESG funds to look at. Stephanie Spicer writes
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