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Britain faces ‘a business support black hole’ post-Brexit, according to the FSB
11 June 2017
A new study from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has indicated that the UK’s army of small firms will face a funding shortfall of around £3.6 billion by 2021 as a result of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
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Can you benefit from capital allowances on your business premises?
11 June 2017
If you own your own business premises, you may be entitled to claim capital allowances on some of the costs associated with the ‘intrinsic fabrication’ of the building.
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Can you benefit from capital allowances on your business premises?
11 June 2017
If you own your own business premises, you may be entitled to claim capital allowances on some of the costs associated with the ‘intrinsic fabrication’ of the building.
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The Inheritance Tax main residence additional nil-rate band
09 June 2017
A new additional nil-rate band of £100,000 for Inheritance Tax (IHT) on main residences, when bequeathed to a direct descendent, came into effect at the start of the new tax year in April 2017.
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Software that makes you WannaCry – The importance of cyber security
09 June 2017
Last month more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries were infected during the WannaCry ransomware attack, including the systems of a number of NHS trusts.
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The Big Squeeze – Pay and consumer spending to slow down
09 June 2017
With inflation hovering around 2.7 per cent, many businesses are facing a period of higher costs and reduced consumer spending – a trend which could see average pay rises this year hit just one per cent, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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A furnished holiday letting won’t just give your customers much needed relief
15 May 2017
Landlords should be aware of the different rules which apply to furnished holiday lets and private rented properties, as the tax implications can be enormous.
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New civil penalty notices are now in effect for residential landlords
15 May 2017
A range of provisions which allow civil penalties to be levied against residential landlords who commit offences under the Housing Act 2004 came into effect last month.
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Finance Bill shrinks in the parliamentary wash-up as PM announces snap election
15 May 2017
The announcement of a snap general election to take place on 8 June 2017 had an immediate impact on some of the most eye-catching announcements from the Spring Budget, with the parliamentary wash-up seeing key clauses dropped from the Finance Bill.
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Could you benefit from Tax-Free Childcare?
08 May 2017
Last month saw a scheme which has the potential to offer major savings on childcare costs start to be phased in.Tax-Free Childcare will be open to working families – defined as couples or individuals who are each expected to earn on average at least £120 per week – including self-employed workers.
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