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Tips, Gratuities and Troncs

Accounting for tax and NI in respect of tips or service charges may seem straightforward, but this is not always the case particularly in respect of troncs. Partner Dave Tucker explains.

8th July 2019
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New VAT rules for the building trade are getting closer

From 1 October 2019 significant changes are being introduced to the VAT treatment of supplies in the construction industry. A domestic “reverse charge” rule is being introduced which will change the person responsible for accounting for VAT.

21st June 2019
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Can Exeter become a World Leader in Air Quality?

Exeter Initiative for Science & Technology will be holding its quarterly breakfast event at the Environmental Futures & Big Data Impact Lab on the topic of Exeter's position as a world leader for air quality.

14th June 2019
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Reimbursing business mileage for electric cars

Alongside the increase in the popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles we have seen a rise in queries relating both to the calculation of business mileage and the way in which the cost of charging vehicles should be apportioned.

10th June 2019
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OTS calls for review of PAYE system

In a new report, the Office of Tax Simplification has called for the Pay as You Earn system to be reviewed, to ensure tax agents can 'see relevant client information' and 'access a number of key services'.

29th May 2019
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Interest rates and equity release

Specialist equity release adviser Philip Dalley looks at the way in which interest is charged on any equity release borrowing and the implications for inheritance tax and residual property value.

23rd May 2019
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Read the Summer edition of our quarterly newsletter

Amid the ongoing uncertainty around Brexit, one of the few reliable dates was the new tax year starting on 6 April. There is plenty of change for 2019/20 to report in this edition of our newsletter.

16th May 2019
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Retirement Interest Only mortgages

Retirement Interest Only mortgages may be worthy of consideration for those looking to purchase a retirement property or to release some equity in their existing property. Thompson Jenner Financial Services mortgage specialist Philip Dalley takes a look.

7th May 2019
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IR35? It’s time to prepare

Contractors working in the private sector for medium and large organisations will see the responsibility for identifying IR35 contracts moving from them to the engaging body. Partner Paul Lewis gives an overview of the proposed changes.

1st May 2019
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New tax year, New ISA allowance

The 6th April 2019 ushered in the start of a new tax year and with it came a fresh opportunity to invest in an ISA. In this article we are going to take a quick look at what ISA options are available for this tax year and some of the basic rules behind this investment vehicle.

25th April 2019

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New VAT rules for the building trade are getting closer

From 1 October 2019 significant changes are being introduced to the VAT treatment of supplies in the construction industry. A domestic “reverse charge” rule is being introduced which will change the person responsible for accounting for VAT.

21st June 2019
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