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07 September 2023
For a number of years now, there has been real concern over abuse and boundary-pushing involving R&D tax relief, particularly amongst SMEs.
07 September 2023
My JC Path in the Payroll sectorIt’s National Payroll Week and to celebrate, we sat down for a chat with Fiona Robertson, Head of Payroll Support. Here, we explore how her role has developed over 34 years of working in the sector, how payroll has changed during this period, where payroll is heading in the future, and the biggest challenges and opportunities facing our payroll clients.
06 September 2023
My JC Path as a graduate programme studentIt’s that time of year again where graduate programmes open for applications and post-university decisions need to be made! Someone who remembers this period well is Aimee Milne, Business Advisory Senior in our Inverurie office. Aimee studied Accounting and Finance at Robert Gordon University, and after graduating enrolled on our graduate programme where she is now studying towards her professional qualification. Here, Aimee shares an insight into graduate life at JC and why she chose the firm.
05 September 2023
HMRC spotlight on school fee planningIn a further focus on tax paid by Owner Managed Businesses, HMRC has issued a spotlight inviting disclosure of any tax planning schemes involving issuance of shares that pay dividends used to fund school fees.
05 September 2023
The unseen side of payrollPayroll departments make sure everyone gets paid. Hugely important – but also pretty simple, right? Not quite! Here, Michael McAllister, Partner and Head of Payroll, explains why making sure money lands in bank accounts is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the responsibilities of payroll specialists.
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