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Corporation Tax – reducing business taxation in the Autumn Statement?
Will the Chancellor use Corporation Tax measures in reducing business taxation in the Autumn Statement? He could reduce the rate of Corporation Tax, extend the Corporation Tax Bands and/or extend full expensing? Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston gives his views.
Major overhaul to Inheritance Tax on the way?
Is a major overhaul of Inheritance Tax on the way? Will the Chancellor abolish IHT, increase IHT thresholds, or reduce IHT rates in the Autumn Statement?
£750m support for the charity sector
Much needed support for the charity sector. Understand the new measures announced and the support that is already available.
Job Retention Scheme expected to be operational by 20 April
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is expected to be operational by 20 April, enabling employers to access payments to meet payroll obligations at the end of the month.
Managing cashflow – help from Bates Weston
Managing cashflow is crucial to SMEs. We look at the things you should be doing right now to manage your cashflow.
Guidance on Apprenticeships during Covid-19
Guidance for apprenticeships, employers, and training providers issued by the The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
HMRC clarifies position on loan charge liabilities
HMRC clarifies its position on loan charge liabilities but 30 September deadline still fixed.
Changes to CBILS announced 3 April 2020
Wayne Thomas rounds up the changes to CBILS announced by the Chancellor on 3 April 2020.
Covid impact on company car benefit
What is the position for the Benefit in Kind (BIK) on a company car whilst an employee is working from home or has been furloughed?
Calls to speed up grant funding and improve Business Interruption Loan Scheme
What changes can we expect to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, following Alok Sharma’s briefing 1 April 2020?
Local Authority Grant Funding and Timescales
We recap on the the grant funding available from local authorities – the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hotel and Leisure Grant Fund and the possible timescales involved.
Incentivising staff with non-cash benefits
How can you retain key staff to help build your business in the future when cash bonuses are scarce.
R & D Tax Credits claims could improve cashflow
You may be able to improve your cashflow using R & D tax credit claims. Craig Simpson explains.
Tax Reliefs Available for Employees Working From Home
If you are new to Working From Home, our guide to the tax reliefs available recaps the guidance produced by HMRC.
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