Taxation Readers’ Forum: Equality payment
Writing for Taxation magazine’s Readers’ Forum, BKL tax consultant David Whiscombe answers a reader’s query concerning tax on a payment to correct discrimination. ‘My client
Coronavirus: beware the scammers
Scammers are already trying to take advantage of people and businesses at a time of heightened anxiety and stress. They are hoping to trick you
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Updated: September 2021 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), also known as the furlough scheme, was a temporary scheme open to all UK employers. It
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
Updated September 2021 Following the closure of the extended Self-Employment Income Support Scheme on 30 September 2021, this page is for historic information purposes only.
Statutory Residence Test: involuntary presence in the UK
Tax residence in the UK is determined by the number of days of presence in the UK (often in conjunction with other factors including the
EIS: “risk to capital” condition
The Enterprise Investment Scheme (“EIS”) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (“SEIS”) give tax relief for investment in unquoted trading companies, subject to detailed conditions. One
Taxation Readers’ Forum: Grossing up rate – inheritance tax
Writing for Taxation magazine’s Readers’ Forum, BKL tax consultant Terry Jordan answers a reader’s query about the rate of inheritance tax (IHT) applying to a
Tax incentives for R&D
Updated 22 March 2024 R&D tax credits could reduce your company’s tax bill or provide a cash sum if you haven’t yet made a taxable
Coronavirus: recommended actions for businesses
The latest information on the support available to businesses and employees from the UK Government is explained on our website here. In such a rapidly
Financial Focus: Spring 2020
In the Spring 2020 issue of Financial Focus, our wealth management team looks at: Five years of pension flexibility: What are the lessons for those coming
