A Fortnight in Fintech: FCA, Facebook, Apples and peers
Where finance meets technology, interesting things continue to happen. While the term ‘fintech’ may not be fully in the mainstream, many of its news stories
VAT and domestic reverse charge in the construction industry: update
Earlier this year, we covered the Construction Services Domestic Reverse Charge (“CSRDC”) and the rules being introduced for VAT, as from 1 October 2019. That
Profits, gains and income: which is which and why it matters.
David Whiscombe revisits a question as old as Income Tax itself. “Income Tax, if I may be pardoned for saying so, is a tax on
Taxes on buying and owning a property
If you’re buying a property, it’s essential to consider tax. Getting it right can greatly increase your overall financial returns on the property. Taxes with
Webinar: Share Buybacks – Tax Planning and Pitfalls
At our tax webinar on Tuesday 18 June, Anthony Newgrosh and David Whiscombe delved deep into the hidden mysteries of the world of share buybacks. Although
It ain’t over ’til the VAT lady sings: production costs at the Royal Opera House
A decision was recently reached at the First-tier Tribunal (“FTT”) in the case of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (“ROH”) concerning the recoverability of
Private dance tuition: VAT exemption available?
Over the years, the First-Tier Tribunal (“FTT”) has decided on a wide variety of subjects that are normally taught in schools or universities, and whether
Financial Focus: Summer 2019
In the Summer 2019 issue of Financial Focus, available here, our wealth management team looks at: Dividends riding high but… Bumper UK payouts for early 2019
Moving thoughts: employee secondment and tax
David Whiscombe comments on temporary relocation. When an employee is temporarily seconded elsewhere, significant costs can be incurred. If those costs are reimbursed by the
A Fortnight in Fintech: Facebook, FCA, handbags and subway rides
Where finance meets technology, interesting things are guaranteed to happen. We’ve been keeping an eye on various developments from the world of fintech. While some are
