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New Model Adviser: Lynne Rowland on tax-efficient investing
14.11.19 / Insight posted in ArticlesLynne explores the implications of share disposal and high-risk investment options for income and capital gains tax, including deferral, eligibility and cash accessibility. Full article here. Subscription needed.
READ MOREProperty Poll – November 2019
13.11.19 / Insight posted in ArticlesIn our previous Monopoly-themed property poll we gave you £100 million pounds and invited you to spend it on property in Greater London, before the previous Brexit deadline of 31 October. Although the results showed a spread of investment across London localities, there was, unsurprisingly a clear preference towards residential stock within central London, with…
READ MOREEmployment status remains contentious in latest case decisions on TV presenters
11.11.19 / Insight posted in ArticlesThere have been several recent employment status case decisions involving TV presenters, to add to the long list of previous HMRC cases. Three BBC News and BBC World presenters In Paya and others v HMRC, the First-tier Tribunal failed to reach a unanimous agreement in the case of the personal service companies operated by…
READ MORE360 GSP Limited – 360 GSP College Ltd – 360 GSP Holdings Ltd
11.11.19 / Insight posted inIt is with regret that the directors advise that each of the above companies has ceased trading with immediate effect. In view of this no further courses will commence and courses currently mid-term will not complete. The affairs of the business are being dealt with by Moore Kingston Smith Licensed Insolvency Practitioners. In the first…
READ MOREEntrepreneurs’ relief – the end?
08.11.19 / Insight posted in ArticlesEntrepreneurs’ relief (ER) planning is very popular, unsurprisingly, since it may give people disposing of their businesses up to £1 million of tax relief over their lifetimes. However, as with any aspect of tax law, the government can make changes with little or no notice. In times of economic and political uncertainty, such as in…
READ MOREThe Times: Tim Stovold on private resident winning regarding CGT
08.11.19 / Insight posted in MKS NewsCommenting on the resident who challenged HMRC in court and won, Tim Stovold comments on the balance of the system but warns that HMRC might retaliate. To find out more about this and other such services, contact us or visit our tax web page. Tim’s comment appears in the The Times (subscription needed).
READ MOREHerts Chamber magazine: Silvia Vitiello on the benefits of being a chamber patron
08.11.19 / Insight posted in MKS NewsSilvia Vitiello’s article discusses MKS’s activities as patron of Herts Chamber of Commerce, winning industry awards and building on its community presence. To find out more about this and other such services, contact us or visit our St Albans web page. Silvia’s comment appears in the Herts Chamber magazine.
READ MOREBecky Shields in economia: AI and current state of accountancy
07.11.19 / Insight posted in MKS NewsBecky Shields, partner at MKS, discusses the need for accountancy firms to embrace AI and not be left behind. She talks about data analytics now being embedded into Moore Kingston Smith’s flagship training programme. To find out more about this and other such services, contact us or visit our tech web page. Becky’s comment appears…
READ MOREMoore Maritime operating expenses tool launched
06.11.19 / Insight posted in ArticlesMoore has launched its Moore Maritime Index tool, enabling shipowners and advisers to analyse operating costs and revenues against a large global sample of vessels. Moore, formerly Moore Stephens, has advised the Shipping and Maritime sectors for more than seven decades. Moore is regarded within the industry as a preeminent provider of advice and services.…
READ MOREInformation Professional: Suffolk Libraries CEO values MKS’s impact measurement report
05.11.19 / Insight posted in MKS NewsThe CEO of Suffolk Libraries, Bruce Leeke, looks at the many benefits arising from having an impact measurement report done by MKS Fundraising and Management. The findings were that for every £1 paid for the services offered by the libraries, a huge £8.04 in social value is returned. The story was also covered on BBC…
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