Age Discrimination

Acas has launched new guidance to help guard against age discrimination at work.

22 May 2019

Probate Issues

A substantial increase in probate fees was planned for April 2019, but is still making its way through parliament, due to pressure of other business.

Getting tax relief on a claim for capital allowances is not always plain sailing. This was recently highlighted at the tax tribunal, where a taxpayer faced the possibility of forfeiting tax relief on 80% of his expenditure.

Making Tax Digital for VAT: Your Questions Answered

Making Tax Digital for VAT (MTDfV), the new regime for VAT return submission, is now live. All businesses with taxable turnover over the £85,000 VAT registration limit come within the new rules.

Auto-Enrolment Pension Rules

The Pensions Act 2008 brought the requirement for employers to enrol particular qualifying employees in a workplace pension scheme, and to make scheme contributions. This auto-enrolment regime provides for an increase in minimum contributions on set dates – sometimes called phasing.

Keeping the VAT Inspector Sweet

Negotiating the VAT rules is a complex business, considerable risk attaching to errors. But one recent tax tribunal case – which the taxpayer won – made more entertaining reading than many.