Should VAT be charged when renting rent out a desk? Q. A business allows one of its subcontractors to use a desk and chair in its office, they also have use of the communal kitchen and toilets. The subcontractor pays the business a fixed amount each week, irrespective of how much time is spent there....

You have recently started out as a subcontractor in the construction industry. But were surprised to find that out you had tax deducted from your first payment. Is gross payment status is worth applying for? Tax partner Kenny Adamson, explains the position. Construction industry scheme The construction industry scheme (CIS) applies to most construction work....

You recently bought a small farm and you plan to renovate the farmhouse, which you and your family will then occupy as your home. You have been told you can claim a tax deduction for 70% of the renovation costs. Is this correct? Partner Vivien Hogg explains. You plan to leave the city for a...

Giving away samples of your goods or offering free services is a way to attract new customers and to keep those you have. But the trouble with free samples, is that the associated VAT rules are tricky. When must you account for VAT on samples and when can you avoid it? Our VAT expert Kenny...

You have sold your business and are looking to invest the proceeds. Someone has suggested buying woodlands as a good opportunity because they come with financial incentives. But what are they? Kenny Adamson, Tax Partner highlights the opportunities. Investing in land With economic uncertainty starting to affect stock markets, investing in land seems to be...

The government is planning a change that it says could save thousands of taxpayers from having to file a self-assessment tax return. What’s the full story?  Partner Kenny Adamson has the full story.

If you agree to a part-time employee permanently increasing their hours of work, you must ensure that you properly address any changes to their employment terms which are consequent on that increase. But what do you need to do?  Pamela Singh keeps you fully informed.

You are planning to make gifts to your children to reduce the inheritance tax (IHT) burden for your estate. But to achieve this you’ll either need to sell assets to raise the cash or gift them. But how does any resulting capital gains tax (CGT) impact on IHT planning?  Partner and Tax expert Kenny Adamson...

One of your firm’s directors is retiring soon and the board want to pay him a lump sum to reward his long service. However, this type of ‘golden handshake’ is usually taxable. Is there a more tax-efficient alternative?   Partner Kenny Adamson provides the answer.

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