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Temporary reduced VAT rate for catering, holiday accommodation and admissions to attractions changes

In the Budget 2021, the chancellor confirmed that the temporary reduced VAT rate for catering, holiday accommodation and admissions to attractions would be extended until the end of March 2022.

1 Oct 2021

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Temporary reduced VAT rate for catering, holiday accommodation and admissions to attractions changes - news article image

Temporary reduced VAT rate for catering, holiday accommodation and admissions to attractions changes

In the Budget 2021, the chancellor confirmed that the temporary reduced VAT rate for catering, holiday accommodation and admissions to attractions would be extended until the end of March 2022.

1 Oct 2021

HMRC ease the path for employers to pay back overpaid furlough claims - news article image

HMRC ease the path for employers to pay back overpaid furlough claims

HMRC are making it as easy as possible for employers to pay back overpaid furlough grants.

14 Sep 2021

The Plan for Health & Social Care - news article image

The Plan for Health & Social Care

This has been a long time coming as successive Governments have not had the stomach to bring in what needed to be bold measures to plug the gargantuan gap we have in our health and care system.

10 Sep 2021

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Investing in the ongoing development of our teams

We have recently spoken about what it means to train within an accountancy practice and this is an integral part of how we operate. However, with Shaw Gibbs it doesn’t just stop at the technical qualifications. We invest in the ongoing development of our people via the Shaw Gibbs’ Management Development Programme (MDP) which I like to think of as a mini MBA.

9 Sep 2021

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The tax consequences of working for an overseas employer

I recently covered the tax consequences of remote working for employees working for a UK employer from oversees. There are also potential consequences if you are considering remote working by working for your overseas employer from within the UK. In this article we have focussed on the income tax and social security aspects for you personally.

6 Sep 2021

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The monopolisation of the High Street experience

The changing face of the High Street has been under discussion for some time, with Covid pushing some major brands into insolvency processes such as Administration, Voluntary Arrangements or Liquidation, whilst others have taken the decision to shut some or all units, in favour of online trading.

24 Aug 2021

Income tax reforms for partnerships and unincorporated businesses - news article image

Income tax reforms for partnerships and unincorporated businesses

HMRC are proposing to change the basis period for professional partnerships such as lawyers and architects and all unincorporated businesses to 5th April.

23 Aug 2021

US Sales Tax - where are we now? - news article image

US Sales Tax - where are we now?

It has been nearly three years since the landmark decision of South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. (Wayfair), which upheld states’ adoption of sales tax economic nexus laws. In this article, Brian Sengson from US based DFK member firm Bennett Thrasher provides an update.

3 Aug 2021

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Payroll fraud

With new legislation release in the UK every few months, and the constant changes to payroll, there are dozens of opportunities for fraud.

21 Jul 2021

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Our approach to flexible working

Over the past few months, in anticipation of social distancing measures being removed from July, and with the benefit of 16 months experience of home working, we have revised our flexible working policy and added in more agility. The aim is to try and take the best bits of both home and office working and ensure our teams benefit from both.

13 Jul 2021

Abingdon fabrication specialist acquires Bridgend engineering business for £2.6m - news article image

Abingdon fabrication specialist acquires Bridgend engineering business for £2.6m

Abingdon-based fabrication company, LTi Metaltech has bought Bridgend based Vessco Engineering, Julian Vance-Daniel will remain in the combined group in a senior business development role.

9 Jul 2021

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SEISS

Earlier this year, Rishi Sunak announced that support for the SEISS will be extended throughout the summer. HMRC have recently updated their online guidance regarding the fifth and final payment for self-employed workers across the UK.

8 Jul 2021

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Training with an accountancy practice

Accountancy practices are training organisations, this means that we invest in the future of our employees by opening trainee positions which include with the opportunity to study a professional qualification alongside learning ‘on the job’.

7 Jul 2021

The tax consequences of remote working - news article image

The tax consequences of remote working

There are potential consequences for both you and your employer if you are considering remote working by working for your UK employer from another country.

5 Jul 2021

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Every McCloud case has a silver lining

At this point you may wish to switch off if you are not a nurse, doctor, civil servant, teacher, in the police or fire service, in local government or even an academic in a scheme other than the USS.

15 Jun 2021

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Moving from industry to practice

During the Covid pandemic, Shaw Gibbs have seen an increase in people transitioning from industry to take up a career with us.

28 May 2021

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Brexit impact on personal tax and pensions

Since the UK left the EU there has been in-depth coverage and speculation regarding the implications of Brexit and the Trade Agreement on businesses but what about pensions and personal taxes?

11 May 2021

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Brexit support grants

The Government has made available a £20 million Brexit Support Fund which is specifically for small to medium-sized enterprises to help them access practical support, including training for new customs, rules of origin and VAT processes.

4 May 2021

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