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Charity and not-for-profit

How to set good KPIs for your Charity

KPIs are a necessary component of managing any charity as they allow you to keep track of your strategic objectives, but how do you ensure they are aligned to your organisation’s goals and offer the Board the information they need?
Tax Property & Construction Property

Business Property Relief

Business Property Relief (BPR) is a very valuable Inheritance Tax (IHT) relief for privately owned businesses and was subject to a recent review by the Office for Tax Simplification (OTS). This Insight highlights some key points to qualify for the relief.
Tax

Pre-Election Action

While always ensuring we remain non-partisan, as tax advice is such a large part of our business here at Wilkins Kennedy, we have been watching the general election countdown with interest, taking particular note of the tax promises made on both sides of the house...
VAT

The VAT Treatment of Lettings Income such as “Airbnb”

The increase in popularity of Airbnb and similar accommodation providers raises the question of how these kinds of activities should be dealt with from a VAT perspective. Andy Dawbarn, Indirect Taxes Partner at Wilkins Kennedy, considers the VAT implications arising for users of these types of sites…
Retail & Wholesale

October’s retail sales lay bare uncertainty

With retail sales dropping month-on-month and growth slowing over the past six months, the high street is crying out for a vote of confidence from the British public before they head to the polls in a time of chronic uncertainty. Phil Mullis Head of Retail & Wholesale at Wilkins Kennedy looks more closely at the latest findings from the Office for National Statistics...
Tax Brexit

Brexit - The potential impact on UK employers sending workers to the EU, the EEA or Switzerland

Despite another extension to the Brexit date it is important for employers to consider the impact of the UK leaving the EU on their workforces, particularly those with employees working overseas in the EU, EEA or Switzerland. Although it being an unlikely outcome, in the event of a no-deal Brexit, there may be implications for UK employers who have employees working in the EU, the EEA or Switzerland.
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.
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