With an ever-growing client base, we are looking to expand our team across various departments. As a business, we focus on exceeding our clients’ expectations and adding value to them in a commercially effective way. It is therefore essential that candidates have this same outlook. About JRW Hogg & Thorburn As one of the largest...

PRESS RELEASE In a significant expansion, two of the leading accountancy firms in the Borders have announced that they have merged. Taking effect on 6th April 2024, this exciting merger sees Hogg & Thorburn and JRW joining forces as part of a newly expanded firm, to be known as JRW Hogg & Thorburn. This latest...

If you own the trading premises of your business, charging rent can be a good way to extract income. The trouble is it can increase any capital gains tax (CGT) payable if you sell the property. Can the income tax saving justify the extra CGT? Kenny Logan from our Edinburgh office takes a closer look....

A business associate says he gets a tax break by getting his company to pay a pension contribution for his spouse who’s currently not working. Is this something you should consider?  Head of Payroll and Partner Joanne Gibson takes a closer look below. You are possibly aware that individuals aged under 75 can, in theory,...

You want to reduce the potential inheritance tax (IHT) on your estate. An acquaintance has suggested transferring ownership of your home to your children. HMRC rules say that this does not work if you still live in it. Is there a way to legitimately avoid this the rule?  Find out more from Head of Tax...

P60s are important documents used to summarise an employee’s tax information at the end of the tax year. But what is the deadline for issuing P60s and who needs to receive one?  Natasha Crockatt, from our Payroll department advises. A P60 is an important document that provides a formal statement of an employee’s pay, tax, NI and...

With climate change and the cost-of-living crisis high on everyone’s agenda, is this a good time to look at an electric company car policy? What benefits would such a scheme bring? Brona MacDougall advises. Company cars have fallen out of favour in recent years as tax charges have risen and the optional remuneration arrangement changes...

PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER (on behalf of a client) Jedburgh location We are assisting one of our clients in the retail trade in looking for a part time bookkeeper due to retirement. The role is normally a half day each Tuesday, based in Jedburgh, and currently involves : • Processing of purchase ledger invoices, payments and assisting...

The First-tier Tribunal recently ruled on whether profit made from the sale of land bought as part of a residential property was taxable as trading income or capital gains. What was the outcome and why?  Brona MacDougall looks at this in more detail. The dispute The case of Heather Whyte v HMRC followed a long...

In our Buy to Let Guide, we look at the pros and cons of letting out residential property in the UK (including furnished holiday accommodation) for the tax year beginning 6 April 2021. We do not cover the letting of commercial property in this guide but are happy to advise on that area of investment...