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Research & Development and the construction sector

Over 2,000 R&D claims were made by companies in the sector in the 17-18 tax year. However, the reality is that a large number of construction companies are performing R&D that qualifies for a credit but are not claiming for it.

21 Apr 2020

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Research & Development and the construction sector - news article image

Research & Development and the construction sector

Over 2,000 R&D claims were made by companies in the sector in the 17-18 tax year. However, the reality is that a large number of construction companies are performing R&D that qualifies for a credit but are not claiming for it.

21 Apr 2020

Shaw Gibbs ‘wireless’ London office paves the way for remote working during lockdown - news article image

Shaw Gibbs ‘wireless’ London office paves the way for remote working during lockdown

On the 3 March, Shaw Gibbs moved their London operation to a new office on Great Portland Street Marylebone. The office, which is larger than the premises on Devonshire Street was secured in order to accommodate the growth of the Shaw Gibbs London team. From an IT perspective, it was designed to be the flagship of remote connectivity and a flexible environment for Shaw Gibbs.

21 Apr 2020

Protecting the health of our staff and visitors - news article image

Protecting the health of our staff and visitors

Shaw Gibbs would like to ensure staff,clients and suupliers that we are taking all necessary steps to safeguard the Health and Safety of our staff and clients.

17 Mar 2020

Shaw Gibbs’ demonstrate commitment to wellbeing strategy - news article image

Shaw Gibbs’ demonstrate commitment to wellbeing strategy

Shaw Gibbs HR team oragnises a Wellbeing Day for all employees of Shaw Gibbs

21 Feb 2020

The end of Inheritance Tax as we know it? - news article image

The end of Inheritance Tax as we know it?

Inheritance tax (IHT) is a tax on transfers of wealth, mainly levied on a person’s death

31 Jan 2020

Key tax pledges in the manifestos - UK election 2019 - news article image

Key tax pledges in the manifestos - UK election 2019

The 12 of December 2019 will see a general election in the UK. The three main political parties offer voters very different choices on tax.

10 Dec 2019

Is Cloud accounting right for your business? - news article image

Is Cloud accounting right for your business?

Cloud accounting software allows you to manage your business finances in one place and in real-time. The easy to use online software also aids collaboration, providing your accountancy firm with current and accurate data for your business.

28 Nov 2019

MTD is on the horizon for landlords - news article image

MTD is on the horizon for landlords

Several changes to the implementation timeline have been made since 2015, most recently in the Spring Statement 2019 it was announced that the government will not be mandating MTD for any new taxes or businesses in 2020. Therefore, MTD for rental income will now not be mandated until 2021 at the earliest.

26 Nov 2019

Seeking professional advice from a property specialist tax adviser can save you time and money - news article image

Seeking professional advice from a property specialist tax adviser can save you time and money

Seeking professional advice from a property specialist tax adviser can save you time and money

26 Nov 2019

Is cloud accounting right for your business? - news article image

Is cloud accounting right for your business?

Cloud accounting software helps you streamline your business processes, keep accurate accounts and minimise your admin burden.

20 Nov 2019

Claiming Capital Allowances on Furnished Holiday Lettings - news article image

Claiming Capital Allowances on Furnished Holiday Lettings

A Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) is a certain type of rental property classification in the UK and Ireland (and other European countries). This classification provides a number of tax advantages to the owners of the holiday let.

13 Nov 2019

Payment of CGT within 30 days-Change coming soon! - news article image

Payment of CGT within 30 days-Change coming soon!

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) due on residential property disposals by UK residents does not currently have to be reported or paid until the deadline for submitting a self-assessment form

13 Nov 2019

Making the most of R&D relief - news article image

Making the most of R&D relief

R&D tax reliefs were introduced by the UK government to reward companies for investing in innovative projects in science and technology.

4 Nov 2019

Cosmopolitan Flavour to DFK & Ireland's Annual Conference - news article image

Cosmopolitan Flavour to DFK & Ireland's Annual Conference

DFK UK & Ireland’s Annual Conference in Leeds enjoyed a record turnout with over 120 delegates from more than 15 countries in attendance.

1 Nov 2019

Do you know which property repairs & renewals you are able to claim income tax relief on? - news article image

Do you know which property repairs & renewals you are able to claim income tax relief on?

The general rule is that expenses must be ‘wholly and exclusively’ for the purpose of the rental business

31 Oct 2019

Are you aware of the difference between income and capital for tax purposes? - news article image

Are you aware of the difference between income and capital for tax purposes?

Various anti-avoidance provisions were introduced with the aim to charge income tax on profits generated from trading or developing land

29 Oct 2019

Shaw Gibbs climb 10 places in the Top 100 accountancy table - news article image

Shaw Gibbs climb 10 places in the Top 100 accountancy table

Shaw Gibbs are now listed as the 84th largest accountancy practice in the UK, an increase of 10 places since 2018.

24 Oct 2019

How much can I gift? - news article image

How much can I gift?

Find out more about the three crucial questions you should consider when reducing Inheritance Tax

11 Oct 2019

What our clients say

  • I have been a client of Shaw Gibbs since the 1960's and have always found a professional but friendly response from the partners or staff

    I have been a client of Shaw Gibbs since the 1960's and have always found a professional but friendly response from the partners or staff

    Richard Preston

  • Thank you for being such a great partner in building our business!

    Thank you for being such a great partner in building our business!

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  • Experience, expertise and support was not only invaluable from a financing perspective, but also in assisting us to determine the future strategy.

    Experience, expertise and support was not only invaluable from a financing perspective, but also in assisting us to determine the future strategy.

    Charles Parry – John Parry Estates Ltd

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