Overall, and in conclusion, it is fair to say that being a UK Non-Domiciled employee is far from being the ‘free holiday’ that it is often popularly reported and the pitfalls and minefields are there for employers and professional advisors alike, as well as the individuals themselves.

UK Non-Domiciles – a Very Taxing Problem

Nigel Wilkinson - nwilkinson@goodmanjones.com

Published on 24th June 2015

Categories:

• International
• Personal Tax
• Tax

The Revenue allow a deduction for wear and tear where the property is let with sufficient furniture and furnishings for normal residential use. A second hand bed and a sofa would near enough achieve that goal.

A Trip to Ikea? The withdrawal of the renewals basis and merits of furnishing a let property

Paul Webster - paul.webster@goodmanjones.com

Published on 24th June 2015

Categories:

• Business Tax
• Tax

Even while the matters were under discussion, HMRC’s computer automatically referred the disputed sum to external debt collectors.

Will automatic penalties be a thing of the past?

Graeme Blair - Partner - gblair@goodmanjones.com

Published on 17th June 2015

Categories:

• Individuals & Families
• Tax

He doesn't just look to give them the answers but actively seeks to help them work smarter and become more self-sufficient

Partnership for Matt Cook

Larry Phillips - Consultant - lphillips@goodmanjones.com

Published on 1st June 2015

Categories:

• News

my hope is that we will see of move towards a future of greater certainty over employment status and a reducing of the gap between the tax cost of employment and self-employment.

Are you employed or self-employed? New OTS report on employment status

Richard Verge - Tax Director - rverge@goodmanjones.com

Published on 13th May 2015

Categories:

• Business Tax
• Personal Tax
• Professional Partnerships
• Tax
• UK Business & Entrepreneurs

The Finance Act 2015 has made the use of a feeder company more difficult and has restricted the ability to extract profits out of development vehicles at a 10% rate of tax.

The Finance Act 2015 – the impact on property developers

Graeme Blair - Partner - gblair@goodmanjones.com

Published on 7th May 2015

Categories:

• Business Tax
• Property & Construction
• Tax

This means that the production of plays, operas, musicals, and potentially even circuses can all qualify for TTR.

Theatre Tax Relief – A Guide

Martin Bailey - Partner - mbailey@goodmanjones.com

Published on 10th April 2015

Categories:

• Charities & Social Businesses

the non-resident property owner who is not within Self-Assessment could face some serious problems later on down the line when they come to sell.

CGT for Non-Residents – to Value or not to Value

Paul Webster - paul.webster@goodmanjones.com

Published on 1st April 2015

Categories:

• International
• Personal Tax
• Tax

For properties purchased after April 2012, the value used is the purchase price. HMRC have stipulated that the values need to be reassessed every five years so 1 April 2017 will be the next applicable valuation date.

What are the changes to Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED)?

Paul Webster - paul.webster@goodmanjones.com

Published on 25th March 2015

Categories:

• Personal Tax
• Property & Construction
• Tax

there is a planned increase in the amount that can be donated under the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS).

Budget 2015 – George Osborne’s Gift to Charity

Julian Flitter - Partner - jflitter@goodmanjones.com

Published on 19th March 2015

Categories:

• Charities & Social Businesses
• Tax