In Routier and Anor v HMRC [2019] UKSC43 the Supreme Court found that a gift to a Jersey trust qualified for IHT exempt charitable status despite the trust not being governed by UK law; to deny the relief would contravene EU law.
Ofgem proposes new audits for energy suppliers
A new consultation, 'Supplier Licensing Review: Ongoing requirements and exit arrangements' includes proposals for Britain’s energy suppliers to provide the regulator with 'living wills' and independent financial audits when requested. Ofgem’s recommendations intend to protect customers from failing companies.
Nichola's SME Tax W-update 18 October 2019
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This time, new VAT announcements, uncertainty over new budget date, capital allowances on shared communal areas, an employer briefing and lots of updated guides.
Making VAT Digital: extensions for complex IT systems
HMRC have announced that any businesses needing to update particularly complicated or legacy IT systems can apply for an extension to the 2020 deadlines for complying with the digital links requirements under Making Tax Digital for VAT (MVD) .
Employer Bulletin: October 2019
HMRC have published their Employer Bulletin for October 2019. We summarise the key content for you, with links to our detailed guidance on the topics covered.
Nichola's SME Tax W-update 11 October 2019
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As unprecedented numbers of Extinction Rebellion (XR) protesters hit the streets we look at the top ten 'no brainers' that we can do to reduce our business's impact on the environment and what incentives the government offers to help us do that.
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