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24 February 2020
From 6 April 2020, the UK Government’s Good Work Plan will see several new employment law regulations implemented, affecting employers all over the country.
Charlotte Duncan
Communications Manager
21 February 2020
Curling is Cool Day: Spotlight on JC’s Curling TeamThe Roaring Game. Chess on ice. Whatever you call it, curling is cool. Johnston Carmichael has a history with curling – and we even have our own team. We caught up with some of our players to find out how they got involved and why they love curling.
14 February 2020
U-turn on post-Brexit trade concessions as Freeports consultation opensThe UK government announces no concessionary treatments for trade with the EU after the transition period. Previously announced relaxations in border controls will no longer be available, but there will be consultation on Freeports.
10 February 2020
Lift skiing facilities are subject to the 5% reduced rate of VATIn a recent win for Johnston Carmichael client Snow Factor Limited, the VAT and duties Upper Tribunal has allowed our client’s appeal and decided that the reduced VAT rate of 5% applies to income from lift passes sold for indoor skiing and snowboarding. HMRC already accept that lift passes at Scotland’s outdoor ski resorts are subject to 5% VAT.
06 February 2020
Draft Scottish Budget 2020/21: what you need to knowThe Budget sets out the tax and spending plans for the year ahead and these proposals now need votes from opposition parties to pass the measures. The key tax announcements in the Scottish Budget included minimal changes to Scottish income tax bands for 2020/21 and a new charge for LBTT on certain leases that comes into effect from tomorrow (Friday 7 February) - to read more about the LBTT changes read Paul McGonigal’s blog.
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