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Xero platform migration and new features – The latest from Xero!
Exciting times! We are yet again on the brink of the latest Xero platform migration and new features announcement! Xero have informed us that they we be moving their customers...
Team LB at the CMA Charity Quiz!
Last week, Team LB from Lewis Brownlee took part in the CMA charity quiz at Fratton Park. The event was held in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice Chichester, a charity providing...
Transferable personal allowance (marriage allowance)
HMRC are running a radio campaign to encourage individuals to take this up! With effect from 6 April 2015 if one of a married couple or civil partnership is a non-taxpayer and...
Personal tax accounts (PTA)
HMRC introduced personal tax accounts (PTAs) to give individuals online access to their tax information. These accounts allow taxpayers to view key details about their tax...
R&D tax relief for directors – pension contributions considered
Companies investing in innovation can claim R&D tax relief to reduce their tax liability. This relief applies to eligible staff costs, which include salaries, employer...
Free fuel for a company car
Just a reminder that you should really do the calculations to see if the provision of free fuel for private motoring is worthwhile. In virtually all cases unless there is high...
Income tax and national insurance on overvalued shares
When a company buys back shares, particularly minority holdings, the valuation process is crucial. These shares are often subject to a discount due to their lack of control or...
Lets Get Fiscal Fundraising!
Last weekend, the Lewis Brownlee team took part in the Let’s Get Fiscal fundraising challenge, raising money for Action Medical Research at the Portsmouth Summer Show. This...
Losses from share dealing
Ordinarily one would expect HMRC to not allow such losses as trading losses, only as capital losses. However a recent first tier tribunal has ruled that in the case of A Ali...
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