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Returns they are a changing Yes, the tax return season has well and truly started! This issue of Topical Tips highlights some changes this year that might affect Barnes Roffe

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No more room for manoeuvre New accounting standards have been issued in the UK that attempt to harmonise UK accounting standards with International Standards. The standards have been introduced because

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Owner-managers of businesses have often used a company Small Self Administered Scheme (“SSAS”) to make company pension contributions into their plan to invest in commercial property; other individuals can do

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In a surprising case heard recently at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) it was held that UK VAT law was incompatible with European law. This means that there is

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There have been changes at Companies House and to the Companies Act 1985. Here we deal with the aspects that will most commonly affect our clients. End of extension to

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From 6 April 2005 company van tax changes Currently, employees who have private use of a company van are charged with a benefit in kind of £500 (or £350 for

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Sometimes, just sometimes, the Chancellor is kind with benefits in kind! Topical Tips 58 highlighted a tax efficient benefit enabling both employers and employees to save money by altering the employee’s

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An easing of the tax burden for parents From April 2005, employers can pay for child-care of up to £50 per person per week without the employee being liable for

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A bigger loan may not mean more tax relief With the recent increase in property prices, people owning investment properties may be thinking about increasing the borrowings on their investments

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Sub-contractor or employee? The fact that an individual may hold a CIS card does not necessarily mean that he is a subcontractor for tax purposes! The Inland Revenue is undertaking

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Take care when you give things away! This issue looks at the complicated and onerous rules introduced by the 2004 Finance Act in respect of the beneficial enjoyment of property

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H&S is a potential minefield! Issues relating to Health and Safety (H&S) are of increasing concern to employers, and this edition of Topical Tips has been produced to provide a