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Capital Gains Tax and trusts

Capital Gains Tax and trusts

A trust is an obligation that binds a trustee, an individual or a company, to deal with the assets – such as land, money and shares – held by the trust. The person who places assets into a trust is known as a settlor and the trust is for the benefit...
Tax and duty on goods sent from abroad

Tax and duty on goods sent from abroad

There are special rules to help ensure that goods sent from abroad are taxed appropriately. The aim is to not disadvantage UK businesses supplying goods in the UK, for example, by having to compete with VAT free imports. This includes goods that are new or...
Tax Diary September/October 2023

Tax Diary September/October 2023

1 September 2023 – Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 November 2022. 19 September 2023 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 September 2023. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 September 2023) 19 September...
Landlords’ obligation to repair property

Landlords’ obligation to repair property

Landlords have a legal obligation to keep their rented property in good condition, and any gas or electrical systems must meet specified safety standards. There are different rules for making repairs in Scotland and making repairs in Northern Ireland. When you can...
Who is your ideal customer?

Who is your ideal customer?

If there is a particular type of customer that is ideally placed to benefit from the goods or services you sell it makes sense to target any marketing activity in their direction, rather than adopting a scatter gun approach. Take a good look at your present customers...