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Protecting your business from Inheritance Tax (IHT)

If you are a business owner, Business Relief (BR) may be available to protect your business from Inheritance Tax (IHT). Read our article to find out more...

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Does your charity have appropriate fundraising practices?

Funding of charities remains challenging, we have seen that many more charities are looking at their fundraising activity and considering how and what they can do to raise funds from the public. Read our article to recap on the basics to consider and manage risks in your charity appropriately.

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Academy Trusts: Governance Reporting Requirements for GIAS, Companies House & Trust Website

Guidance on how academy trusts must report governance changes to GIAS, Companies House, and their own websites to remain compliant.

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Proposed reforms of the UK’s transfer pricing, permanent establishment and Diverted Profits Tax (DPT) rules

Following a consultation period in the summer of 2023, HMRC has now published a summary of responses, read our key takeaways.

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Understanding Transfer of a Going Concern: The basics of TOGC

Deciding whether the transfer of a business qualifies as a Transfer of a Going Concern (TOGC) for VAT purposes can be complex. Our article covers the basics of TOGC as well as clarifying the conditions that must be met, and indicators that should be considered, in order to treat a business sale as a TOGC.

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Preparing charity accounts: The differences between charities and businesses

Preparing charity accounts The differences between charities and businesses

Filing deadlines at Companies House and Charity Commission

With March year end filing deadline looming, in this article we provide guidance for any charities at risk of missing their filing deadline.

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Charities, advertising and VAT

Schedule 8 of the VAT Act 1994 allows charities to benefit from the zero rate of VAT when purchasing a range of advertising services. We outline the exclusions to this relief and what charities should do next.

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Brexit Archive

An archive of our published articles which cover the lead-up to, the transition period, and the impacts of Brexit for our clients.

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HMRC's response to R&D Tax Credit Fraud and Error

R&D tax credit fraud was identified as a major concern for HMRC as the figures for fraud and error have risen to £1.13 billion in 2020-21. Read our article discussing how HMRC are implementing changes to combat the issue.

Kids Company collapse | What it could mean for Trustee responsibilities

The fallout following the collapse of Kids Company has been ongoing since 2015. In this article our Charities Partner, Helena Wilkinson, discusses the latest findings from the High Court and Charity Commission, and considers how this high profile case may impact the role and responsibilities of charity Trustees.

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January 2024 Update: HMRC crackdown on ‘side hustles’

From 1st January 2024 HMRC have automatic access to users’ earnings on digital platforms as part of a wider crackdown on tax evasion related to ‘side hustles’. Read our article to ensure you understand how these changes may affect you.

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