Spotlight On...
Bringing you all the latest business and tax insights
Brought to you by head of Audit, Assurance & Accounting Jez Filley in conjunction with specialist Partners across Blick Rothenberg. We will regularly review the latest business and tax matters affecting our clients and bring you our insight.
Intended to be a two-minute read, the Spotlight On series is designed to help you remain compliant and make you aware of the planning areas that could improve your cash flow.
If you would like to discuss any of the guidance or articles below, please get in touch with your usual Blick Rothenberg contact or contact us.
13 September 2022
In this edition, VAT Partner Simon Newark looks at an often overlooked, unusual VAT consequence of many common business transactions, particularly in the property sector.
How the reforms to R&D tax relief may affect you
9 August 2022
In this edition, Corporate Tax Partner Neil Insull looks at R&D tax relief and the significance of potential changes for those who outsource R&D work.
Are business lunches tax-free for employees?
27 June 2022
In this edition, Global Mobility Director Robert Salter looks at the need for employers to have a far greater understanding of when employees can or cannot claim for business lunches.
Employment Related Securities reporting
4 May 2022
In this edition we look at ERS and the obligations you need to be aware of before the upcoming reporting deadline of 6 July 2022.
24 February 2022
In this edition Marc Levy looks at the impact of the new Health and Social Care Levy on tax rates for business owners and what you need to know before the changes come into effect from 6 April 2022.
24 January 2022
In this edition Employment Tax specialist Jo How and VAT Partner Simon Newark are talking about electric cars.
2 December 2021
Robert Harness looks at the upcoming changes to R&D tax relief and what you need to know before the changes come into affect from April 2023.
Tax-efficient investment opportunities for UK employees and directors
20 September 2021
Simonne Inarejos and Tim Shaw provide an overview of how growth shares work and how they are treated for tax purposes.
Corporate Interest Restriction rules
25 August 2021
Ravi Singh Basra and Tim Shaw provide an overview of the Corporate Interest Restriction rules.
Raining Funds using EIS or SEIS
4 August 2021
Corporate Tax Partner, Tim Shaw provides a reminder and in depth look at raising funds using EIS or SEIS.
13 July 2021
Employment Tax specialist Jo How looks at the working from home tax relief and how you can apply.
Enterprise Management Incentive schemes
15 June 2021
Head of Corporate Tax, Genevieve Morris takes an in-depth look at Enterprise Management Incentive Schemes.
Intercompany Loans
26 April 2021
Corporate Tax Partner Heather Self takes a look at intercompany loans and how to avoid a nasty tax charge.
Extension of the loss relief rule
7 April 2021
Neil Insull discusses the decision to extend the loss relief rule which will allow a carry back of trading losses for three years instead of one year.
Super-Deduction Capital Allowances
16 March 2021
Head of Corporate Tax Genevieve Morris discusses a new “super-deduction” and how the relief will be operated.
25 January 2021
Contemplating the sale of your company by way of an exit or business succession transaction? James Pilbeam explains how employee ownership trusts could help.
Research & Development Tax Credits for SMEs
7 January 2021
Neil Insull explores the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Tax implications for businesses of alternatives to Christmas parties
10 December 2020
With company Christmas parties not possible as a result of social distancing rules, what can businesses do instead?
Brexit changes to loans and dividends between the UK and EU
26 November 2020
Do you need to review any loans with EU group companies, or consider paying dividends from EU subsidiaries, as a result of Brexit?
Capital Gains Tax simplifications recommended by OTS in new report
16 November 2020
Last week, the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) published its report on simplifying the CGT regime. Corporate Tax partner, James Pilbeam, looks at the proposals and the potential impact for entrepreneurs and business owners.
The Annual Investment Allowance extension
11 November 2020
The increased cap on the Annual Investment Allowance has been extended to 31 December 2021, but what does this mean for businesses? Our Corporate Tax partner Genevieve Morris explains all.
Companies accruing large holiday pay amounts need to understand the tax implications
11 November 2020
Are you currently preparing your accounts and tax provisions, and notice a large holiday pay accrual on your balance sheet? If so, you need to understand the tax treatment and implications of the accrual, says Genevieve Morris.
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