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Nigel Roberts

VAT Director and Head of VAT & Duty

20 June 2019

Major VAT changes in the construction industry – is your business ready?

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 and for many businesses this may result in a reduced level of cashflow. Understanding how this might impact your business now will allow you to prepare for the changes.

Max Chassels

Tax Director

04 April 2019

HMRC proposal to restrict tax relief on the sale of main residencies

From 6 April 2020 it is expected two changes to Private Residence Relief will come into force, which will restrict the tax relief available on the disposal of main residences.

Claire Maxwell

Tax Senior Manager

19 March 2019

Tax charges on second properties

Owning a second property as a holiday home or as a landlord has long been attractive to investors. If you are tempted to join the ranks of second home owners, you need to be clear on the tax charges you could face on purchasing your property.

Tony Cochrane

VAT Senior Manager

27 January 2019

Construction sub-contractor left out of pocket after VAT case

In the recent J&B Hopkins (“J&BH”) Upper Tier Tax Tribunal VAT case the court agreed with HMRC’s assessing the business for underpaid VAT, as the business felt this would unjustly enrich HMRC.

Paul McGonigal

Tax Senior Manager

27 January 2019

Significant VAT changes for building and construction services on the horizon

Significant changes are being introduced to the VAT treatment of supplies in the construction industry with effect from 1 October 2019. A domestic “reverse charge” rule is being introduced which will change the person responsible for accounting for VAT in relation to certain supplies of construction services.

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