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If you receive money or gifts in connection with your hobby, do you always have to declare them to HMRC and pay tax on them? Partner Christiaan Hansen discusses the tax implications and responsibilities. If you undertake a hobby in your spare time which generates income and you are lucky enough to get paid in...

The recent Autumn Budget announced a new rule affecting loans and other advances made by companies to their shareholders. If you owe your company money, is this something you should be concerned about? Partner Christiaan Hansen discusses the implications. If you are an owner manager of a close company (this is a company which is...

HMRC now insists on evidence of employee expenses claimed through PAYE. But what records do employees need to keep? Pamela Singh from our Payroll Department takes a closer look. Due to numerous incorrect claims, it is now necessary to submit evidence to HMRC to claim tax relief on certain employment expenses that are reimbursed by...

The Autumn Budget has certainly triggered a lot of questions and concerns from our clients. Particularly from farmers whose estates may now be subject to Inheritance Tax when they die, whereas previously there were good tax reliefs to protect their estates. If you are a farmer and are concerned about how this might affect you...

In this article, Partner Andrew Wayness brings important news of changing tax treatment for double cab pick-ups, outlining the considerable implications for both employers and employees. In February 2024, HMRC announced that double cab pick-up trucks would be treated as cars for tax purposes, and then swiftly did a U-turn on this decision following industry...

HMRC is encouraging anyone who hasn’t yet downloaded their free and secure HMRC app, to “do one thing and get on it today”. As part of a major advertising campaign, HMRC are urging all taxpayers to “Do One Thing” and get on the HMRC app to save time and simplify managing their money and tax....

It has been clear for some time that Capital Gains tax (CGT) was going to be targeted by Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the Budget. But it is of some comfort that the rates of CGT the Chancellor announced did not increase to much higher levels. Partner Kenny Adamson provides the details. The eventual outcome will...

Trusts can be an extremely useful planning tool for inheritance tax purposes, as well as for family and business succession planning. Partner Christiaan Hansen looks at how trusts and inheritance tax interact as well as outlining the issues and benefits. Tax is one benefit, but preservation of the family assets is another potential advantage of...

When someone buys a business, they have the option of retaining the VAT number. But what are the pros and cons of doing so? Kenny Logan from our Edinburgh Office looks at the implications. If someone buys the trade and assets of a VAT-registered business, it can be treated as ‘transfer of a going concern’...