Seasonal opening hours

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for being part of our journey throughout the year and wish you all the best over the festive season. We thoroughly appreciate your custom and loyalty, and we look forward to working with you throughout 2024.   Our office hours for our main switchboard and […]

Empowering auditors to engage with digital assets

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This article was written by Appold. In September 2024, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) published a report titled ‘Considerations for Auditing Cryptocurrencies’. This report recognised the importance of expert knowledge in the financial audit of firms which utilise cryptocurrencies. Whilst the ICEAW states that the report is not intended as a […]

Christmas payroll reporting – a reminder for employers

11/12/2024 As the festive season draws near, employers are busy with holiday planning, end-of-year tasks, and ensuring staff are paid correctly and on time. If you’re considering paying employees early this December, there are specific payroll reporting rules you must follow to stay compliant and avoid unintended consequences.   Reporting early Christmas payments Paying your […]

IR35: Where are we now?

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11/12/2024 The government introduced the ‘Intermediaries Legislation’ in the year 2000. It is commonly known as ‘IR35’. In very general terms, IR35 will be in point where for example, Fred is working regularly for the Bovit Group via his personal service company, Fred Limited. Bovit Group → Fred Ltd → Fred For IR35 to be […]

The 12 days of Christmas – VAT edition

Written by VAT Partner, Sandy Cochrane Have you ever wondered how VAT comes into play during the 12 days of Christmas carol?    We have given the classic 12 days of Christmas carol a VAT twist, from VAT thresholds to reverse charge rules, we’ve wrapped up 12 key insights to help make your VAT journey […]

The 12 Days of Audit: a checklist for a stress-free process

Written by Audit Partner, Joseph Brewer Preparing for an audit may seem daunting, but with a clear plan, it becomes an opportunity to refine your processes, gain valuable insights, and ensure your financial records meet professional standards. This 12-step checklist serves as a practical guide to make your audit season as smooth and efficient as […]

Webinar recording: Demystifying COP 8, COP 9 and ADR

Gravita Tax Partner, Dion Laycock, presented a webinar on COP 8, COP 9, and ADR. During this session, Dion covered the following:   Code of Practice 8 (COP 8) and Code of Practice 9 (COP 9):   Tax investigation cases handled by the Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) Who are FIS and what role do they […]

What are the tax benefits of marriage in the UK?

Written by Tax Partner, Michaela Lamb 2023 was a bumper year for weddings in the UK – over 245,000 in fact, which is a marked increase on pre-pandemic figures when the number of couples committing to a marriage or civil union had been in steady decline.  Divorce rates have also been falling over the last […]

Submitting your tax return in good time over the festive period

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Written by Tax Partner, Michaela Lamb Do you leave your tax return to the last minute? At Gravita, we love a statistic, and in 2024 more than 12 million of us were expected to file a tax return in the UK. HMRC estimated that 1.1 million missed the deadline. And we imagine for the majority, […]

Webinar recording: Capital Gains Tax Refresher and Planning

We recently presented a webinar on the latest tax news and developments relating to capital gains tax. During this session, we cover the following:   Latest tax news and developments relating to capital gains tax A review of the CGT changes made in the October 2024 Budget Capital gains tax planning in 2024/25 for individuals The CGT pay […]