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Retail & Wholesale

Summer turns to fall for UK retail sales

There was flat monthly growth in quantity bought from retailers, but with three-month on three-month comparisons showing a 0.6% rise in quantity purchased, it remains to be seen if October will provide a trick or treat for traders. Phil Mullis Head of Retail & Wholesale at Wilkins Kennedy looks more closely at the latest findings from the Office for National Statistics...
VAT Tax Charity and not-for-profit

Charities, tax and trading companies

Charitable and non-profit making bodies are often under pressure to maximise their income-generating activities through exploiting their assets to the maximum possible extent. Whilst the reason for doing this is entirely understandable, the associated potential tax consequences can be overlooked, which can, in turn, give rise to unexpected tax liabilities. In this article, John Howard, Partner and head of Not-for-Profit at Wilkins Kennedy provides some thoughts on the issues arising.
Employment taxes

IR35 Off Payroll in the Private Sector Rules Published

The draft reforms for the off-payroll legislation, commonly known as IR35 have now been published by the Government and are contained in the Finance Bill 2019-20.
Personal tax Tax Private Client

Challenges facing wealthy students studying in the UK

The UK tax system presents a minefield to wealthy, international students who may not realise that they have tax registration and reporting obligations in the UK until it is too late. This update sets out some of the key issues to help students stay compliant.
Retail & Wholesale

Back-to-school retail bounce fails to get top marks

With the major school shopping season over, retailers are now heading into their golden trading period wondering if stockpiling is the key to a Merry Christmas. Phil Mullis Head of Retail & Wholesale at Wilkins Kennedy looks more closely at the latest findings from the Office for National Statistics...
Tax Private Client

Proposed Inheritance Tax Changes for Excluded Property Trusts

Draft legislation in Finance Bill 2019-20 includes changes which could result in higher inheritance tax charges for some excluded property trusts from the date of Royal Assent onwards.
Charity and not-for-profit

Do UK charity accounts measure up?

Recent research published the by the Charity Commission suggests they may not.
VAT Tax Property & Construction

HMRC delays implementation of VAT reverse charge for construction businesses

HMRC has announced a one year delay on the implementation of VAT reverse charge to 1 October 2020. Whilst this is good news for construction businesses who were not yet prepared, it may cause additional work for those businesses who were ready to go.

Wilkins Kennedy strengthen brand in the South East with office in High Wycombe

A Buckinghamshire accountancy firm which has served the region’s business community for more than 50 years is changing its name after joining the Baldwins Group last year.
Personal tax Tax

Inheritance Tax Update

The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has recently published their second report following the review of Inheritance Tax (IHT) which included 11 recommendations. These recommendations can broadly be categorised into three areas, namely, lifetime gifts, interaction with Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and IHT reliefs associated with businesses and farms. Some of the key recommendations have been summarised below...
Retail & Wholesale

Woody, Buzz and Simba can’t deliver blockbuster month for retailers

Toy Story and Lion King releases fail to deliver a big performance for retailers in July as the UK faces up to a potential recession, with overall growth of consumer spending reportedly also below the rate of inflation. Phil Mullis Head of Retail & Wholesale at Wilkins Kennedy looks more closely at the latest findings from the Office for National Statistics...

One of the UK’s fastest-growing business advisory firms has strengthened its footprint across the UK

One of the UK’s fastest-growing business advisory firms has strengthened its footprint in the south.
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