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07 January 2020
Implementation of IR35 legislation for the private sector remains on trackFrom 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.
07 January 2020
Updates to the Loan Charge sees a more responsible approachThe 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.
18 December 2019
Making Tax Digital: opportunity to extend digital links deadlineHMRC has announced it will consider requests from businesses who wish to extend the Making Tax Digital (MTD) digital links deadline that comes into force in 2020. Read on to find out more about digital links, whether your business fits the criteria for an extension, and if so, the steps you need to take to apply now.
28 October 2019
Brexit update - “flextension” to 31 JanuaryEU leaders have today agreed to accept the UK’s request for a Brexit “flextension” until 31 January 2020, meaning if a deal is sealed before this date and agreed by Parliament then it can happen sooner.
10 September 2019
Growing my own way - branching out at Johnston CarmichaelOur Head of Tax, Susie Walker CA, reflects on her own career path and why Johnston Carmichael should be at the top of the list when people are looking for a rewarding career in professional services.
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