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18 August 2020
Preparing your business for the new normal – the importance of an operational reviewAt this challenging time for businesses across the globe, it’s more important than ever to find time to stop, take a step back and look at your business properly. Graham Alexander, Partner and Head of Corporate Finance, discusses the importance of carrying out an operational review.
17 August 2020
Business resilience – the antidote for COVID-19There’s been a lot of concern expressed that an imminent rise in corporate failures is on the cards as soon as support from the government unwinds. While I think a rise is likely, I don’t feel it’s bleak as the commentators are suggesting. As with any challenging time in business, it’s not the biggest or strongest that survive, it’s those that can adapt the quickest.
15 August 2020
IR35 in the private sector - the road aheadWe’ve been talking about the “proposed” changes to the off-payroll worker rules in the private sector for a long time, exacerbated by the Government’s announcement on 17 March to delay the legislation because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, these changes are no longer just “proposed” they’re now confirmed and will come into force in April 2021.
08 August 2020
Lower property values can provide planning opportunitiesWith pressure on both rental income and asset values, it’s not a great time to be a landlord in Aberdeen, but it may be the perfect time to consider Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning opportunities.
07 August 2020
HMRC publishes guidance on penalties for incorrect claims under SEISSHMRC has recently published guidance detailing the steps to take if you have incorrectly applied for and received a grant through the Self-employment Income Support Scheme. The guidance sets how HMRC assess and penalise self-employed workers who have claimed a grant they’re not entitled to.
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