COVID-19 update

We want to reassure our clients that we are fully committed to the safety and health of our employees and our clients whilst continuing to provide a professional and reliable service. We are reviewing the government advice daily and will act accordingly. We are...

April 2020 changes to private residence relief

In July 2019 it was confirmed the government’s plans to: reduce the final period exemption from 18 months to 9 months (unless special circumstances where 36 months); and restrict the letting relief to cases where the owner is in shared occupancy. Both of these...

Exempt employer payments for homeworking

There’s more than one way to compensate your staff tax and NI free for costs they incur when they work from home. The rules for each are quite different but is one more generous than the others? Three exemptions Despite the existence of three separate tax and NI...

New SBA allowance and how it works

A draft legislation has been published by the government for the new structures and buildings allowance (SBA). While earlier announcements are confirmed, there are one or two surprises. How much tax relief can you expect? Who can claim? Most companies and...

Broadband vouchers for small businesses

As part of the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, small business can claim up to £3,000 against the cost of full fibre connection. This can either be individually or as part of a group project. Residents can also benefit from this scheme as part of a group project and...