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Karen Brown

Karen Brown

Tax Assistant Manager

20 February 2024

  • VAT & Duty
Do cosmetic treatments qualify for VAT exemption?

The rise and prevalence of social media influencers has impacted many aspects of business, not least the beauty industry. Many are choosing cosmetic procedures to reverse or prevent the signs of aging meaning that such treatments have never been more accessible. To meet demand, increasing numbers of beauty professionals are providing such services via their own businesses.

Jonathan Corsie

Jonathan Corsie

Tax Assistant Manager

20 September 2023

  • Rural
  • VAT & Duty
How much VAT can be recovered on works to farmhouses?

If a farm business is VAT registered, a proportion of VAT incurred on works to farmhouses is typically recoverable, but it can be difficult to determine the correct level when it comes to renovations and extensions.

Alex Nicholson

Alex Nicholson

VAT and Indirect Tax Partner

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15 March 2023

  • VAT & Duty
  • Budget
Spring Budget 2023: Key announcements for VAT and Indirect Taxes

Alex Nicholson, Partner and Head of VAT & Indirect Taxes, gives an overview of the key announcements coming out of the Spring Budget 2023.

Alex Nicholson

Alex Nicholson

VAT and Indirect Tax Partner

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17 November 2022

  • VAT & Duty
  • Budget
Autumn Statement 2022: VAT & Duties and other business taxes

Following Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s 2022 Autumn Statement announcement, we’ve covered the key points to consider for VAT & Duties and other business taxes.

20 April 2022

  • Construction & Property
  • VAT & Duty
Continuing HMRC delays cause difficulties with land and property transactions

High levels of transaction activity have resulted in greater demand for advice regarding the sale and acquisition of land and property. The VAT implications of transferring land and property assets, particularly around the option to tax, can be challenging and are crucial to consider at an early stage to prevent VAT becoming an obstacle to the completion of deals.

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