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30 July 2024
Autumn budget day confirmed and latest tax changes announcedOver recent months in the run up to the general election it has, in tax terms, been ‘all quiet on the Western Front’. Monday’s announcement that the UK budget will be on 30 October and the release of draft tax legislation for Finance Bill 2024-25 changed all of that and what is clear is Labour are following through on pre-election pledges.
24 July 2024
My JC Path: From international horseriding to mane-agement accountingWhile horse-riding and eventing is a very traditional sport, Sarra Mayberry’s journey into accounting has been anything but. Now an assistant manager in our Innovations Taxes Team, Sarra’s previous career in three day event-riding saw her ranked Number 1 in Scotland several times and competing at the highest level internationally, including representing Great Britain at the European Championships where she won a gold medal.
23 July 2024
Higher interest rates charged by HMRC on late payments of Corporation TaxFollowing on from the article published on 8 March 2023 regarding the new corporation tax rates, this article looks into the different payment dates of Quarterly Instalment Payments (QIPS) under the large and very large QIP regimes, the higher interest rates being charged by HMRC on late/underpaid amounts of Corporation Tax and the anticipated direction of travel by HMRC in relation to penalties being charged on the non-payment (or deliberate underpayment) of QIPS.
22 July 2024
When is the right time to sell my business?Selling a business is a significant milestone for any owner, often marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. It should be a time of reflection ; not become a burden because of the unknown.
18 July 2024
Designing strategic dexterityThe UK has built its success as a leading financial services centre based on its reputation for innovation, new technology, and entrepreneurial spirit. And an open approach to regulation has supported this position. After the financial crisis of 2007-8, UK firms are in good shape with strong capital reserves and liquidity, evidenced by much more stringent stress tests.
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