VAT Reverse Charge in Construction: What You Need to Know

Navigating VAT in the construction industry can feel like untangling scaffolding. Enter the VAT reverse charge—special rules that mean sub-contractors ...
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The Substantial Shareholdings Exemption

For companies selling shares, the Substantial Shareholdings Exemption (SSE) can mean significant tax relief. Introduced in 2002 and simplified in ...
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When can you recover VAT on a car purchase

Reclaiming VAT on company cars isn’t as simple as it sounds. Generally, businesses can’t recover VAT unless the car is ...
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New online tax tools for the self-employed

Navigating tax obligations can be daunting for small business owners and sole traders. To make life easier, HMRC has introduced ...
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Spreading tax payments by using Time to Pay

Can’t pay your tax bill in full by 31 January 2025? HMRC’s online Time to Pay system lets self-assessment taxpayers ...
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Claiming Child Benefits online

Over one million parents have now claimed Child Benefit online or via the HMRC app, with 87% of new claims ...
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Why Protecting Intellectual Property is Important

Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary works, designs, brand names, and artistic outputs ...
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Government Forces Water Companies to Double Compensation

The UK government has announced significant reforms to enhance compensation for customers affected by water service failures. Under new regulations, ...
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Just because an employee is a lawful resident of the UK does not give them the right to work

A restaurant in Middlesborough recently challenged a civil penalty notice of £15,000 issued by the Secretary of State for the ...
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