UHY Ross Brooke Chartered Accountants

Category: Personal Tax

non-dom tax specialist

Changes to non-domiciled tax status to go ahead

The previous government included plans to end non-domiciled tax status at the Spring Budget and replace it with a 4-year foreign income and gains (FIG) regime. The new government have now announced their intention to continue with these plans, while ending some advantages for existing non-domiciled individuals. What the change

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Private school audit VAT and accountancy services

VAT on private school fees: What it means for you

Draft legislation has now been published for the government’s plan to end the VAT exemption for private school fees. The government is also legislating to remove private schools from being eligible for business rates charitable rates relief. Because business rates policy is devolved, the business rates policy change will only

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accountant for horseracing businesses and owners

Trackside with UHY Ross Brooke

At UHY Ross Brooke, we are proud of our long-standing annual sponsorship of a race at Newbury Racecourse. Each July, we eagerly await this event, which has become a highlight in our calendar. We know that it is a popular event and is a way for us to show our

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do you pay tax on staff social events?

Planning a staff summer barbeque?

Employers may meet the cost of certain social events for staff without creating a tax liability. This used to be a concession but is now a statutory exemption provided certain conditions apply. The exemption applies to an “annual party or similar function” provided it is available to all employees or

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accountant for holiday lets and airbnb

Furnished holiday lettings update

The government has now issued the draft legislation to abolish the special tax treatment of furnished holiday lettings (FHL) with effect from 6 April 2025 for individuals (1 April 2025 for corporation tax). This change will remove the tax advantages that current FHL landlords have received over other property businesses

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academy trust accountants and auditors

Changes to VAT on independent school fees

On 29 July 2024, the Chancellor announced that as of 1 January 2025, for all education services and vocational training supplied by a private school, or a connected person, a charge will be subject to VAT at the standard rate of 20%. Boarding services provided by a private school, or a

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hmrc complaints

Dear Mr Taxman. I would like to make a complaint……

What are your rights if you feel aggrieved by the tax authorities? Dealing with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) can sometimes be challenging. Long wait times when phoning for help, incorrect refund amounts, errors in tax codes and other issues can cause frustration. In recent months and years the decline

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accountant for hospitality businesseses 613

Restaurants take note – New rules on distributing tips

On 1 October 2024, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 will come into effect, introducing significant changes to how tips are managed and distributed in the hospitality industry. This legislation aims to improve fairness by mandating that all tips, gratuities, and service charges are allocated fairly among employees. The

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accountant for landlords and estate agents

Why Should You Use a Specialist Landlord Accountant?

As the rental, holiday let, and Airbnb markets continue to thrive in the UK, property owners are increasingly faced with complex financial and regulatory challenges. Navigating this landscape can be daunting, especially when it comes to ensuring compliance and maximising financial returns. This is where a specialist landlord accountant becomes

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