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Charlotte Garford wins John Beere Prize 2019
We are delighted to announce that Charlotte Garford has been awarded the John Beere Prize 2019. The prize was awarded by the Institute for Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Nottingham, Derby and Lincolnshire for the highest marks for the Professional Level exams sat in the 2018 academic year. Charlotte said “It was a…
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Spring Statement 2019 – Introduction
Amidst all the Brexit debates, the Chancellor Philip Hammond presented his second Spring Statement on Wednesday 13 March 2019. In his speech the Chancellor provided an update on the economy and responded to the Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts. In addition he launched consultations on various aspects of the tax system together with updates on…
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Spring Statement 2019 – Business Tax
Making Tax Digital for Business: VAT HMRC is phasing in its landmark Making Tax Digital (MTD) regime, which will ultimately require taxpayers to move to a fully digital tax system. Under the new rules, businesses with a taxable turnover above the VAT threshold (currently £85,000) must keep digital records for VAT purposes and provide their VAT return information…
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Spring Statement 2019 – Personal Tax
The UK personal allowance, tax rates and bands for 2019/20 were announced by the Chancellor in the Autumn budget in October 2018. The personal allowance The personal allowance is £11,850 for 2018/19 and increases to £12,500 for 2019/20. There is a reduction in the personal allowance for those with ‘adjusted net income’ over £100,000. The…
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Spring Statement 2019 – Employment Taxes
Off-payroll working in the private sector The changes to the off-payroll working rules (commonly known as IR35) that came into effect in April 2017 for the public sector will be extended to the private sector from April 2020. A consultation paper has now been issued on the proposed operation of the rules. The off-payroll working…
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Spring Statement 2019 – Capital Taxes
Capital gains tax (CGT) rates The current rates of CGT are 10%, to the extent that any income tax basic rate band is available, and 20% thereafter. Higher rates of 18% and 28% apply for certain gains; mainly chargeable gains on residential properties with the exception of any element that qualifies for private residence relief….
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