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EMIs lose tax clearance under state aid

HMRC's recently published, and usually routine, Employment related securities bulletin contains an important announcement on the future of EMI share options. It transpires that the EU state aid

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The GDPR is coming

There are now just 7 weeks to go until the new data protection regulations become law on 25 May 2018. The new provisions known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) represent a step change

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Changed circumstances, change your Will

We have published articles before discussing the importance of making a will and ensuring that your assets are divided amongst your beneficiaries in the way best suited to your personal wishes. One of

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Overseas online VAT abuse

The new Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme (FHDDS) opened for online applications on 1 April 2018. The FHDDS is part of a package of measure to combat the abuse of VAT rules by online traders based

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What is the settlement legislation?

The settlements legislation is contained in s.624 ITTOIA 2005. The legislation seeks to ensure that where a settlor has retained an interest in property, in a settlement, that the income arising is

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Online access to personal tax account

HMRC has issued an update of what can be dealt with by accessing and using a personal tax account (PTA). The PTA works like an online bank account to allow taxpayers to review all their details in

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Childcare voucher scheme extended

The Tax-Free Childcare Scheme (TFCS) was launched in April 2017 and opened to all remaining eligible families with children under 12 on 14 February 2018. The new scheme allows working parents to

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