Paul Short: Beware, Landlords!

Paul Short: Beware, Landlords!

HMRC have been waging a successful campaign against landlords (many of them accidental) who have failed to disclose their income. It is easier for HMRC to cross check with land registry to identify landlords who are not disclosing their rental income. In addition...

Richard Thomson: Christmas Gifts to Staff

Further to my recent article regarding the tax implications of providing Christmas functions for staff, another area for consideration with the upcoming festive season will be the provision of Christmas gifts or bonuses to staff. Many firms will provide a Christmas...

Richard Thomson: Christmas Parties

As we are in the festive season, it is always a good time to recap on the tax reliefs which are available for staff entertaining. Generally, all staff entertaining will be an allowable tax deduction for the employer but there may be a charge to taxation on the...

Paul Short: Capital Gains Tax on the Former Matrimonial Home

In most cases the most valuable asset in the divorce will be the family home or the former matrimonial home (FMH) as it is destined to become, if indeed it has not already become the case. In some divorces, then FMH will have to be sold.  In other cases, one spouse...

Festive Opening Times 2018/2019

  FRIDAY 14th DECEMBER – Limited availability from 1.00pm as we enjoy our staff Christmas meal. FRIDAY 21st DECEMBER – Office Closes at 1.00pm MONDAY 24th DECEMBER – Closed TUESDAY 25th DECEMBER – Closed WEDNESDAY 26th DECEMBER...