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The 3% Stamp Duty Land Tax Surcharge
Have you been wondering about the 3% surcharge when it comes to Stamp Duty Land Tax? You wouldn't be alone. It can be a tricky area to navigate at the best of times....
Double Tax Relief (Foreign tax credit relief)
If you are UK resident and are receiving income from another country, paying tax on this income overseas as well as in the UK, then you should be able to obtain...
Understanding Partial Exemption for VAT
A Guide for Businesses Making Both Exempt and Taxable Supplies What are exempt supplies? And, more to the point, what are its implications on a VAT registered...
Payment Plan (Time to Pay Arrangement) News
Big news for VAT-registered businesses! As of 31 May 2023, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that if your business owes less than £20,000 in VAT, you can...
Expenses and Benefits for Employers – what do I need to know?
As a UK employer, it is important to understand the rules and regulations around expenses and benefits for employees. Failure to comply with these regulations can...
What to do if a P11D goes wrong?
If you are an employer in the UK, it is likely that you are familiar with P11D forms. These forms are used to report the value of ‘Benefits in Kind’ provided to...
Can you opt out of Pension Contributions?
As an accountancy business, we are often asked by our clients whether they can opt out of pension contributions. The answer to this question is, unfortunately, not a...
Embracing Mental Health Awareness Month at Lewis Brownlee
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Lewis Brownlee, we recognise the significance of prioritising mental well-being in the workplace. As an accountancy firm,...
What is the P11d for cars and how do you calculate it?
If you are an employer in the UK and provide company cars to your employees, this post is for you! Indeed, you will likely already be looking at reporting the value...
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