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10 July 2020
Is there a case for a registration/accreditation system for R&D tax advisers?Whilst professional and ethical standards apply to members of the professional bodies such as the CIOT and ICAS, there is currently no requirement for an R&D tax adviser to be a member of such a body, or to have any particular qualifications.
09 July 2020
Changes to SDLT and LBTT announced to boost housing marketBoth the UK Chancellor and the Scottish Finance Secretary announced temporary cuts to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and Land & Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) in their Summer Economic Updates.
09 July 2020
The Chancellor’s Summer Statement - The future is ‘green’In today’s summer statement the focus is on Britain’s bounce back being ‘green’. Numerous announcements were made to add further fuel to the UK’s drive towards a green economy.
09 July 2020
What does the Summer Statement mean for UK innovation, research and development?Most people will understandably be more interested in the “eat out to help out” scheme, the temporary VAT cut for hospitality and leisure and the wide range of job support measures. Behind those headline grabbers, I’ve looked through the Summer Statement documents for any announcements of further support for Research and Development (R&D) projects.
09 July 2020
Further support for employers - Job Retention BonusThe Chancellor announced further measures to help employees and employers in his Summer Statement on 8 July as part of his “Plan for Jobs” speech.
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