Webinar recording: R&D reinvented – Unlocking the power of innovation in the tech sector
Since 1st April 2023, significant changes have shaken the landscape of R&D tax relief, specifically impacting businesses, especially those in the technology sector. These changes, introduce a whole new dimension to R&D claims, requiring businesses to submit substantial additional information. During this 45-minute webinar, we delved into the following key points: Unveiling the […]
Dealing with an estate after the death of a loved one: A step by step guide
Written by Tax Manager, Amanda Revell Following the loss of a loved one, there can be a lot to deal with, and having to go through the administrative process too can feel quite overwhelming at such a difficult time. If you have been appointed as the Executor in the Will (if there is one) […]
Use of Deeds of Variation
Written by Tax Partner, Michaela Lamb In an ideal world, everyone would take tax advice before drafting their Will to ensure that not only are their loved ones taken care of, but that this is done as tax efficiently as possible, both now and in the future. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, […]
Webinar: Be a tax efficient business from inception to exit
We invite you to join us and Toby Hermitage, Tax Partner, at our webinar on 29 November 2023. Our webinar will focus on the key phases of a typical fast growth business and take you through a number of ways to optimise for tax to maximise your chances of success, including how to raise tax […]
Wills, IHT Planning and what the current intestacy rules could mean for those left behind
Written by Tax Partner, Michaela Lamb Intestacy Without a Will (or where the Will is not valid), the assets in your Estate will be distributed in accordance with the Intestacy Rules – please see here for our visual guide to this here. These rules are designed to ensure that members of your immediate family are […]
Webinar: Business tax refresher and planning
Register here We invite you to join us and Tim Palmer, Tax Consultant, at our webinar on 24th October for a business tax refresher and planning. During this session, Tim will be covering: Tax refresher and planning for self-employed clients and partnerships The switch to the fiscal year basis Capital allowances update Tax planning for […]
Leaving a Charitable Legacy
Written by Tax Partner, Michaela Lamb Many people make monthly or annual gifts to charity during their lifetime, and in doing so are able to take advantage of gift aid rules which help both the charity and them personally, with HMRC providing a generous benefit to both parties. However, far fewer people make a charitable […]
HMRC Enquiries & How to Reduce the Risk of Being Selected
HMRC enquiries can be time-consuming and stressful. We shall consider why they happen and what steps you can take to reduce your chances of being selected. Why Have I Been Selected? It could be as simple as HMRC randomly selecting your tax return, or it could be as a result of: Errors, inconsistencies, […]
VAT and the Construction Industry – Client webinar
Sandy Cochrane, Gravita’s head of VAT, will be presenting a 45 minute webinar on Thursday 12th October from 9:00am – 9:45am, addressing and explaining the main VAT problem areas that both contractors and subcontractors currently face in the construction industry. The areas she intends to cover will include: General overview The Domestic Reverse charge: understanding […]
Should I incorporate my buy to let property business?
Written by Tax Partner, Michaela Lamb Since the announcement made in the 2015 Summer Budget introducing a restriction on the tax relief provided on mortgage interest for individuals, the most common question we have been asked is “Should I incorporate my Buy to Let Property Business?”. Translated this is simply, “should I put my property […]