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Keep a watchful eye on trading status

Aug 5, 2020

In part 7 of our Tax Planning Guide series, Cassandra Graham, Senior Tax Manager at Bates Weston urges us to keep a watchful eye on trading status, as the tax implications are significant.

Strategies to Pay Director Shareholders

Jul 28, 2020

Cassandra Graham, Senior Tax Manager at Bates Weston looks at how director shareholders can pay themselves tax efficiently, given the fallout from Covid-19.

Disguised remuneration schemes – settlement refunds

Jul 27, 2020

If you used a disguised remuneration scheme between the 6 April 1999 and 5 April 2016 and settled the tax due with HMRC between 16 March 2016 and 11 March 2020, you may be eligible for a refund or a waiver.

Tax planning, share incentive schemes and employee retention

Jul 16, 2020

Cassandra Graham, Senior Tax Manager at Bates Weston, considers the use of tax planning in attracting and keeping people who are driven to grow your business, in particular the use of tailored share incentive schemes.

Capital Gains Tax Review – is an increase on the way?

Jul 15, 2020

Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston considers whether an increase in Capital Gains Tax is on the way, following the Chancellor’s request for a review of Capital Gains Tax in a letter to the Office for Tax Simplification.

A warning not to cut corners on R&D claims

Jul 13, 2020

Craig Simpson, tax partner at Bates Weston stresses the need for rigorous attention to detail and issues a warning not to cut corners on R&D claims

Tax planning and asset protection

Jul 9, 2020

In a time of economic uncertainty, thoughts turn to asset protection – protecting business assets should your business suffer and passing on personal assets to future generations.

Merger, Demerger and Reorganisation

Jul 2, 2020

In the third in our series of company tax planning articles, Liz Pepper, Senior Tax Manager at Bates Weston looks at the use of merger, demerger and reorganisation as a tax planning tool.