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Covid has hit communities hard, now social enterprise is striking back
Tuesday, 1 December 2020, 15:02
Covid has hit communities hard, now social enterprise is striking back
The pandemic has undeniably battered our economy and turned neighbourhoods into semi-permanent ghost towns, threatening the very fabric of our…
CGT simplification: would the price be too high?
Monday, 30 November 2020, 9:32
CGT simplification: would the price be too high?
Background Following Rishi Sunak’s request in July, the Office of Tax Simplification has published its report on capital gains tax…
VAT fraud clampdown will put construction firms into a cashflow conundrum
Monday, 23 November 2020, 14:49
VAT fraud clampdown will put construction firms into a cashflow conundrum
The tradesman who whispers that he’ll “do a discount for cash” is the image most people have of tax fraud…
How accountants can help contracting clients as new tax rules take effect
Monday, 16 November 2020, 15:56
How accountants can help contracting clients as new tax rules take effect
For the last two years, contractors working through their limited companies have been counting down the months until their lives…
US/UK: No one expects the hybrid mismatch rules
Friday, 13 November 2020, 8:00
US/UK: No one expects the hybrid mismatch rules
Recently we were asked to confirm that a minority equity investment by a US entity into a UK one, followed…
Claiming a second bite of the furlough cherry
Thursday, 12 November 2020, 15:48
Claiming a second bite of the furlough cherry
The government’s furlough scheme proved to be – in many respects – the one true success story from the handling…
Will Covid and Brexit result in a drastic increase in claims against accountants?
Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 15:14
Will Covid and Brexit result in a drastic increase in claims against accountants?
“Unprecedented times” is the phrase which is widely used to describe 2020 owing to the impact of Covid-19. So far,…
Off-payroll changes and umbrella firms
Tuesday, 10 November 2020, 16:30
Off-payroll changes and umbrella firms
The clock is ticking and the countdown to April 2021 has begun, we are just months away from the 6…
You might be Brexit ready, but is your client prepared?
Thursday, 5 November 2020, 15:29
You might be Brexit ready, but is your client prepared?
When it comes to Brexit, Streets partner and head of indirect tax, Gerry Myton does not fear UK accountants’ abilities…
Three ways to support your staff this tax season
Wednesday, 4 November 2020, 16:31
Three ways to support your staff this tax season
This tax season is set to be busier than usual, with the constant stream of new guidance from the government…