Tax Tips

Where possible higher rate taxpayers should “Gift Aid” any payments to charity to provide additional benefit to the charity and … Read More

Remember that certain gifts to staff at Christmas are tax free if structured correctly. Ever since April 2016 employers are … Read More

For the latest HMRC fuel rates updated 27 November 2019, please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/advisory-fuel-rates As with all of our tax tips … Read More

A recent IR35 case found in favour of the taxpayer (as most IR35 cases do).  This time the tribunal found … Read More

A recent case highlighted some important points regarding Private Residence Relief (PRR).  PRR is the mechanism that prevents capital gains … Read More

For businesses just starting out on VAT, HMRC’s webinars can be very useful.  These can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-and-support-for-vat As … Read More

A recent first tier tribunal VAT case held that professional services in connection with a rather convoluted share scheme for … Read More

Thinking of incorporating your sole trade or partnership?  And maybe becoming VAT registered?  There are lots of tax opportunities and … Read More

In a recent case HMRC denied VAT relief for a DIY builder.  HMRC’s case appeared plausable albeit subjective.  The taxpayer … Read More

This is a case close to home.  Our local village Cricket Club here in Eynsham (ECC) appealed HMRC’s decision that … Read More