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COVID 19 – Measures Introduced by the Government
Many of our clients are concerned about the current conditions as a result of COVID-19, below we have highlighted and simplified where possible the measures introduced, how they will work…

Budget Summary 2020
Here at Hamlyns we watched with great interest as Rishi Sunak delivered his first budget, below we have highlighted some of the key headline tax announcements and their impact on…

What does the future hold for the audit?
The process of audit has changed significantly in recent years. Driven, in particular, by technological progress, the audit of today is fast moving towards a paperless and more efficient process….

Make Sure You Select An Accountant That Cares
Choosing an accountant is an incredibly important decision. Basic tax services can be provided by a whole range of accountancy businesses. However, an accountant that cares can contribute a lot…

Looking ahead to potential changes for corporation tax in 2020
Despite the fact that 2019 has been the first without a Budget for over a century that doesn’t mean that there aren’t financial changes incoming. Tax is always a hot…

3 Ways Your Business Can Benefit From A Business Adviser
Cashflow can be a major issue for any business today. According to the Office of National Statistics, cashflow is responsible for up to 90% of business failures. Whether it’s poor…

Making Tax Digital for VAT: starter’s orders
Making Tax Digital for VAT (MTDfV) is up and running. Most VAT-registered businesses with taxable annual turnover above £85,000 will now be signed up to HMRC’s new system to keep…

Capital gains on property
Disposing of property? There are important tax changes on the horizon. The date to keep in view is 6 April 2020. New capital gains tax (CGT) rules apply if you…

Off-payroll? Be prepared…
From 6 April 2020, a major shake-up to the off-payroll (IR35) rules is expected. Draft legislation is already published, though changes to the Check Employment Status Tool (CEST) and adaptations…

Top-earner pensions tax: trick or treat?
NHS pensions made news this year, consultants and GPs blaming large tax bills, linked to pension statements, for making some work uneconomic. But why should high-earning power, coupled with pension…

Update to VAT Reverse Charge for Building and Construction Services
To those businesses concerned about our previous article regarding the domestic reverse charge VAT for construction services, you will be pleased to know that HMRC has delayed the implementation for…

Cryptocurrencies – The Basics
The emergence of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin has seen a number of our clients query the tax implications. Such currencies have become mainstream with tax laws beginning to catch up…
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