Business tax news
November 1st, 2009
Julie Butler highlights some topical issues for business owners in terms of possible claims for 'Business Property Relief' for Inheritance Tax purposes.Does the Balfour case direct more protection…
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November 1st, 2009
For the VAT registered farmer it is possible to claim input VAT on vans, and this includes “twin cab pick-ups”. However, motor cars have to have no private usage in order to qualify for the input…
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October 1st, 2009
In 2007, HMRC managed to force several UK banks to provide them with details of offshore accounts held by their customers, and then proceeded to offer a sort of amnesty to those UK residents who had…
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October 1st, 2009
In the recent recession it might seem “corporate hospitality” is a dirty word but businesses need to grow. Can sponsorship be tax allowable? The recent McQueen v R & C Commrs [2007] Sp C 601 case…
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August 1st, 2009
Do you leave a tip when you eat in a pub or restaurant? If you do, you may be surprised at the complex tax rules that apply to tips. HM Revenue and Customs change their minds about the exact details…
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