Insights
Our experts provide their insights on the latest industry developments and share tips on accountancy and business matters.
Matt Edwards
People Experience Business Partner
26 February 2021
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2021Helping talented young people to grow their own way is very important to us at Johnston Carmichael, and our JC Futures programme helps sharp minds kickstart their careers and forge their JC Paths straight out of school! To celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week, we spoke with some of our JC Futures students about why an apprenticeship was the perfect route for them.
26 February 2021
A critical Budget balancing act is required from Rishi SunakIt will go down as one of the most well-worn clichés of recent times but the last year really has been unlike any other that we have ever experienced. With that in mind, you have to feel a certain level of sympathy for Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, who is currently preparing his first budget in 12 months.
18 February 2021
New VAT deferral payment optionHMRC have updated their guidance to confirm how VAT registered businesses and individuals that took advantage of the VAT deferral period in 2020, and still have a balance, can join the new VAT deferral payment scheme.
Senga Prior
Tax Senior Manager
12 February 2021
Issues with Class 2 National Insurance Contributions and Time to Pay arrangementIf you have Class 2 National Insurance Contributions (NIC) to pay and have entered into a Time to Pay arrangement (TTP), or did not pay your liability in full, then you may find yourself facing issues if you wish to claim any contributory benefits.
12 February 2021
Turbulence shouldn’t see Scottish tech firms reaching for the parachutesWe all know the feeling, the cabin begins to shudder, the seatbelt light comes, followed by the voice of the captain – “ladies and gentlemen we are currently experiencing some turbulence”. For businesses, it’s a phrase that arguably feels more pertinent than ever just now, which is ironic given how few of us are able to get on a plane at the moment.
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