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By Jonathan York

28th January 2019

New Year Resolution – get your paperwork in order

Are you part of a farming partnership? Do you know what the annual accounts show in terms of ownership of the business? 

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By Richard Andrew

24th January 2019

Annual Investment Allowance - Maximise the Reliefs Available

Annual Investment Allowance ('AIA') has been temporarily increased from £200,000 to £1m per annum for a two year period between 1 January 2019 and 31 December 2020.

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By Armstrong Watson

20th November 2018

Tax Relief on buildings and machinery

The Budget on 29th October did not have much of interest for farmers. However, there were a number of changes relating to the amount of tax relief available on capital expenditure.

Tax relief on machinery

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By Scott McIver

20th November 2018

How Will the Budget Affect Scottish Taxpayers?

The Chancellor delivered his last Budget before Brexit, but how will the outcome impact Scottish taxpayers?

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By Armstrong Watson

1st November 2018

Annual Investment Allowance – Timing is Everything

How will the Budget 2018 impact manufacturing businesses? Here I look at Annual Investment Allowance, Structures and Buildings Allowance, Research and Development (R&D) Tax Relief and National Minimum Wage 

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By Richard Andrew

28th September 2018

The End is Nigh for Shoe Box Accounting

Making Tax Digital (MTD) comes into effect on 1st April 2019 and will see an end to 'shoe box' accounting. A cloud accounting package can help ensure you are compliant.

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By Armstrong Watson

26th September 2018

Tax issues for Residential Landlords

There are many tax changes that landlords need to be aware of including Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Stamp Duty Tax 

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By Scott McIver

25th September 2018

Are HMRC always correct?

HMRC aren't always right. Scott runs through three areas where you may need extra guidance: Personall Allowance, Enquiry procedures and penalities, and Directors' Tax Returns 

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By Armstrong Watson

21st September 2018

Occupying Land - get the paperwork right

Douglas discusses the tax implications of a recent Scottish Land Court case concerning a dispute between a landlord and tenant

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By Armstrong Watson

18th September 2018

Jim Meakin joins Armstrong Watson as Head of Tax

Jim Meakin joins Armstrong Watson, Accountants, Business and Financial Advisers as Tax Partner and has taken on the role of Head of Tax across the firm’s 16 offices in North England and Scotland.

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