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VAT – Common queries and mistakes
Never a week goes by without a VAT question coming across our desks. This is an area where we add value to our clients from the outset, helping them to identify errors and...
The LB Weekly Roundup (BUDGET SPECIAL) – 5 March 2021
See the webinar recording at the bottom of this blog 👇 In this webinar, our Managing Director Sarah Alexander and Tax Director Tom Foster discuss the key announcements from...
Companies to pay COVID bill – Budget reaction!
Many recent budgets have been something of a non-event; not this one. The Chancellor announced plenty more support packages, including extensions to the job support and self...
The LB Weekly Roundup – 26 February 2021
Thank you to those who attended our weekly roundup webinar this morning! The recording is at the bottom of this blog 👇 Key points from today's Weekly Roundup webinar:...
Pre Year End Tax Planning – 2021
See the webinar recording at the bottom of this blog 👇 As we're coming towards the end of the tax year, we are very conscious that time is running out and that at some point,...
National Minimum Wage – don’t fall foul of common errors
National Minimum Wage (NMW) regulations are complex and not intuitive. Errors in the administration of the rules can be expensive. They can also cause damage to the reputation...
Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA)
What is Postponed VAT accounting? PVA gives companies the option to account for and recover VAT on imported goods on the same VAT return instead of paying the VAT upfront then...
Off-payroll working (IR35) from 6 April 2021 – It’s not going away!
Changes to off-payroll working (IR35) were due to be introduced in 2020, but were delayed by 12 months. It now looks as though it's not going away, and will be implemented...
Domestic VAT Reverse Charge for construction services
Back in 2019 changes to the way the construction industry accounts for VAT were announced. The domestic reverse charge mechanism was originally planned to come into effect on...
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