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John Todd

Tax Partner

17 January 2020

Taking the scenic route – Scottish Budget date 2020

Finance Secretary, Derek Mackay, announced that the Scottish Government will now publish its budget on 6 February 2020, in response to the UK Chancellor announcing that the UK Budget will take place on 11 March. We explore what this timing clash means for businesses and how you can prepare.

Julie Buchanan

Employer Services Director

10 January 2020

What does Brexit look like now for employers?

As the Withdrawal Bill makes it way through the Commons and onto the House of Lords, we explore the Brexit impact on employees and why awareness and planning are essential to mitigate future issues.

Susie Walker

Partner & Head of Tax

07 January 2020

Corporate Tax

A busy Brexit month ahead

Parliament returns from its Christmas recess this week and MPs will resume their debate around PM Johnson’s EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill. He vowed to “get Brexit done” so the country can move forward after the successful request for a Brexit “flextension” until 31 January 2020.

Brian Rudkin

Director and Head of Employer Services

07 January 2020

Implementation of IR35 legislation for the private sector remains on track

From April this year changes to off-payroll working rules, known as IR35, come into force for the private sector. The obligation of determining whether a contractor meets HMRC’s definition of self-employment will now fall to the employer.

Susie Walker

Partner & Head of Tax

07 January 2020

Corporate Tax

Updates to the Loan Charge sees a more responsible approach

The government has recently announced updates to the controversial loan charge tax following Sir Amyas Morse’s recommendations. Finding that large sums requested were not affordable and putting people into financial distress, a revised approach is being taken.

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