EU overhauls VAT rules for the Digital Age
Business

EU overhauls VAT rules for the Digital Age

2m Rachael Kennedy

EU overhauls VAT rules for the Digital Age

The European Union has made a significant stride in its ongoing efforts to modernise its value-added tax (VAT) system, with the European Council recen...

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Is the R&D tax credit regime still fit for purpose?
HMRC

Is the R&D tax credit regime still fit for purpose?

2m Nigel Layton, Partner and Head of Pharma & Life Sciences at Forvis Mazars

Is the R&D tax credit regime still fit for purpose...

Recent developments suggest that the R&D tax credit regime, established almost 25 years ago to support innovative UK businesses, is facing critica...

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IFS calls on Labour for ‘serious reforms’ of capital gains tax
Budget

IFS calls on Labour for ‘serious reforms’ of capital gains tax

3m Accountancy Age

IFS calls on Labour for ‘serious reforms’ of capit...

As Labour prepares for its first Budget under Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is urging the party to pursue sweeping ...

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Could AI solve the data entry tax compliance dilemma for accountants?
Tax

Could AI solve the data entry tax compliance dilemma for accountants?

3m Rachael Kennedy

Could AI solve the data entry tax compliance dilem...

The landscape of tax compliance is undergoing a significant transformation. As regulatory frameworks become increasingly complex and client expectatio...

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HMRC increasingly pursuing company directors to pay tax bills of insolvent businesses
Corporate Tax

HMRC increasingly pursuing company directors to pay tax bills of insolvent ...

3m Accountancy Age

HMRC increasingly pursuing company directors to pa...

HMRC is increasingly pursuing company directors (and other individuals connected with the management of companies) to pay outstanding tax bills that a...

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Apple loses €13bn tax battle in EU court ruling
Business Regulation

Apple loses €13bn tax battle in EU court ruling

3m Rachael Kennedy

Apple loses €13bn tax battle in EU court ruling

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled against Apple in a high-profile €13 billion (£11 billion) tax case, overturning a previous lower court v...

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UK losing billions to Small Business tax evasion, NAO report finds
Corporate Tax

UK losing billions to Small Business tax evasion, NAO report finds

4m Accountancy Age

UK losing billions to Small Business tax evasion, ...

A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed that the UK is losing billions of pounds annually due to tax evasion, with small busine...

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Is R&D tax relief entering a new era?
R&D

Is R&D tax relief entering a new era?

5m Rory Fothergill

Is R&D tax relief entering a new era?

The last couple of years has seen monumental changes within the R&D tax relief world.  We are currently in an era where depending on when a compan...

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Navigating R&D tax credit claims in the software development world
Opinion Blog

Navigating R&D tax credit claims in the software development world

5m Mark Graves, Partner in the Innovation Tax team

Navigating R&D tax credit claims in the software d...

Originally set up to be a generous scheme to position UK companies at the forefront of innovation, Research & Development Tax Relief is one of HMR...

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Labour government full speed ahead on audit reform
Audit

Labour government full speed ahead on audit reform

5m Accountancy Age

Labour government full speed ahead on audit reform

The recent King’s Speech has unveiled a raft of legislative proposals set to significantly reshape the landscape for accountants and auditors ac...

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Cross-border compliance is hindering business growth - research
Business Regulation

Cross-border compliance is hindering business growth - research

5m Rachael Kennedy

Cross-border compliance is hindering business grow...

Over 80% of businesses around the world indicated that cross-border compliance complexity impacts their decision to sell into new markets, according t...

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UK business owners want easing of EU trade barriers and cuts to VAT from next Government, shows survey
Brexit

UK business owners want easing of EU trade barriers and cuts to VAT from ne...

6m Accountancy Age

UK business owners want easing of EU trade barrier...

Many businesses still struggling with post-Brexit trade friction Read More...

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Election tax policies under scrutiny, accountants demand transparency and innovation
Brexit & Economy

Election tax policies under scrutiny, accountants demand transparency and i...

6m Rachael Kennedy

Election tax policies under scrutiny, accountants ...

As the UK gears up for the general election, accounting and tax experts are calling on the incoming government to address critical gaps in tax policie...

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Q&A: Xero’s UK MD, Alex von Schirmeister, on empowering small businesses
AI in Accounting

Q&A: Xero’s UK MD, Alex von Schirmeister, on empowering small businesses

6m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: Xero’s UK MD, Alex von Schirmeister, on empow...

On the side lines of Xerocon 2024, an event known for gathering the brightest minds in accounting and bookkeeping, Alex von Schirmeister, UK MD of Xer...

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An accountants guide to the Liberal Democrats' manifesto
Corporate Tax

An accountants guide to the Liberal Democrats' manifesto

6m Accountancy Age

An accountants guide to the Liberal Democrats' man...

The Liberal Democrats' 2024 manifesto, "For A Fair Deal," proposes significant tax reforms, focusing on fairness and sustainability. Key changes inclu...

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Why pharma and life sciences businesses shouldn’t just focus on the science
R&D

Why pharma and life sciences businesses shouldn’t just focus on the science

6m By Nigel Layton, Partner and Head of Pharma & Life Sciences at Forvis Mazars

Why pharma and life sciences businesses shouldn’t ...

Pharma and life sciences businesses, understandably, tend to focus on the science and development of ideas and the groundbreaking therapies this might...

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R&D regime changes call for diligence
R&D

R&D regime changes call for diligence

7m Institute of Financial Accountants

R&D regime changes call for diligence

The new guidance from HMRC regarding the R&D tax scheme shows that the Government is taking action against false claims, resulting in a more thoro...

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17% of businesses applying for VAT registration last year were unsuccessful
Tax

17% of businesses applying for VAT registration last year were unsuccessful

7m Rachael Kennedy

17% of businesses applying for VAT registration la...

HMRC customer service crisis impacting VAT registrations for businesses - 53,000 applications refused or withdrawn Read More...

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Navigating the complexities of VAT in a digital world
Tax

Navigating the complexities of VAT in a digital world

7m Alistair Duncan, Indirect Tax Partner at AAB

Navigating the complexities of VAT in a digital wo...

The e-commerce landscape has evolved significantly over recent years, revolutionising the retail sector by enabling businesses to reach global markets...

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Insights from the BlackRock case on transfer pricing and tax compliance
Business

Insights from the BlackRock case on transfer pricing and tax compliance

8m Accountancy Age

Insights from the BlackRock case on transfer prici...

Learn why appropriate levels of documentation for intra-group debt arrangements can help accountants improve their current practices Read More...

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Overdue: it’s time to make tax advice accountable
Brexit & Economy

Overdue: it’s time to make tax advice accountable

8m Adam Harper, Director of Professional Standards and Policy at the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

Overdue: it’s time to make tax advice accountable

Now is the time to set out our standards in the accountancy profession once and for all Read More...

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HMRC collected £95.2 billion in business taxes in the last tax year
Brexit & Economy

HMRC collected £95.2 billion in business taxes in the last tax year

8m Accountancy Age

HMRC collected £95.2 billion in business taxes in ...

Tax take rises by almost 5% in 23-24 but income taxes jump by 10% Read More...

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PwC US announces major reversal in tax division strategy
Big Four

PwC US announces major reversal in tax division strategy

8m Accountancy Age

PwC US announces major reversal in tax division st...

This decision marks a strategic shift from the previous leadership's direction, aiming to strengthen the PwC tax brand and realign with traditional in...

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MTD is so much more than mere compliance
MTD

MTD is so much more than mere compliance

9m Rachael King

MTD is so much more than mere compliance

Discover how financial management software empowers accountants to elevate their advisory role, driving strategic business growth and operational exce...

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Thousands of businesses at risk of missing R&D tax relief
R&D

Thousands of businesses at risk of missing R&D tax relief

9m Accountancy Age

Thousands of businesses at risk of missing R&D tax...

Tens of thousands of businesses could potentially miss out on vital research and development (R&D) tax relief. New requirements for companies to p...

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5 ways to prepare for the new tax year
Tax

5 ways to prepare for the new tax year

9m Accountancy Age

5 ways to prepare for the new tax year

Stevie Heafford, Tax Partner at accountancy firm HW Fisher highlights five ways individuals can prepare, including the allowances they should maximise...

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Unlocking time: Could Robotic Process Automations be a gift accountants?
AI in Accounting

Unlocking time: Could Robotic Process Automations be a gift accountants?

9m Wolters Kluwer | Sponsored

Unlocking time: Could Robotic Process Automations ...

From achieving new efficiencies to improving accuracy and streamlining compliance, intelligent automation systems are helping accountancy practices ma...

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