Coronavirus survey: understanding the impact
As the coronavirus lockdown continues, so do the challenges it presents to people and businesses across all sectors, despite changes in some areas during May.
You know what I mean: statutory construction
In construing legislation, the basic assumption is that the law means what it is says and says what it means. It is assumed that Parliament
Taxpayer completes victory: VAT recovery on self-build
If you build your own home from scratch, you can make a claim to recover VAT on the cost of building materials you buy for
Employment status of referees: HMRC lose second leg
The employment status of referees might not immediately strike one as the most exciting aspect of the professional game. In fact, the Upper Tribunal (‘UT’)
Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund
Updated 1 June In response to coronavirus, the UK Government has provided support for small businesses, and businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors,
Webinar and Q&A: Supporting businesses through coronavirus
Since our April 2020 webinar, the UK Government has continued to announce and clarify measures to protect against COVID-19’s economic impact. At our webinar on
HMRC enquiries: just not cricket
If HMRC find that you have filed an incorrect tax return, there are probably two things that you want to happen (aside, perhaps, from hoping
Employment Allowance 2020/21
Employment Allowance allows eligible employers to reduce their Employer’s National Insurance Contributions (NIC) by up to £4,000 in a tax year. Available allowance The maximum
Apprenticeship levy 2020/21
The apprenticeship levy, a monthly tax on big businesses, was introduced by the government on 6 April 2017. If you’re a UK employer whose annual
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme: check your eligibility
In March, we reported on the UK Government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, through which grants are available to self-employed individuals or partnerships. You may have
