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Jennifer Duncan

Jennifer Duncan

Financial Planner

12 December 2024

  • Wealth
Some key components to consider for a competitive workplace benefits package

The workplace is very different to what it was, even five years ago and with this, what employees look for to feel rewarded has shifted.

Karen Brown

Karen Brown

Tax Assistant Manager

12 December 2024

  • Construction & Property
  • VAT & Duty
VAT on developing buildings

A key consideration of development budgets is the VAT incurred on the costs involved. This can take the form of a cashflow cost for “End-Users” of the buildings, i.e., paying VAT on the charges raised by the contractors and then recovering this via VAT returns. Or the VAT could represent an absolute cost if it is not recoverable in the hands of the developer. It is crucial, therefore, that VAT reliefs which apply to certain elements of construction works are applied, where available. Here we summarise the two key VAT reliefs, and how they apply.

Nicola Sargeant

Nicola Sargeant

Tax Senior Manager

11 December 2024

  • Private Client Tax
Be aware of scammers attempting to commit tax fraud

With the tax filing deadline around the corner, it’s more important than ever to be vigilant about scam emails and phishing attempts.

Alexandra Docherty

Alexandra Docherty

Partner and Head of Private Client Tax

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10 December 2024

  • Agriculture
  • Private Client Tax
Rural business update following the Autumn Budget

The Budget Announcements delivered by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves will have a significant impact on succession planning for rural businesses.

Rory Brand

Rory Brand

Chartered Financial Planner

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06 December 2024

  • Wealth
How to make sure your employees know the value of their financial wellbeing benefits

In a competitive job market, there could be more you can do with benefits you already have in place but don’t feel staff are aware of the true value of.

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