16-09-2022
The UK has seen a boom in the ownership of Furnished Holiday Lets thanks to the increase in staycations. As the summer holidays draw to a close many of us may be considering purchasing a holiday let to boost our income, but there are some very specific tax reliefs to consider when doing so. What
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16-09-2022
The Government could move to crack down on anyone providing accountancy services who is not professionally qualified. As the law stands there is no requirement for these individuals, who can set up and start advising clients, to have professional qualifications. High profile campaigns A survey by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and conducted by
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16-09-2022
There were stunning figures released in a new survey about business start-ups recently. Data from small business lender iwoca showed that 93 new businesses were created every hour. Despite economic headwinds, rising inflation and rocketing energy costs, the number jumped by 18 per cent year on year. Data from Companies House show over 402,000 businesses were
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16-09-2022
The march of the digital age and the effects of the pandemic have led to a Government institution closing its physical doors. After two years of closure due to the pandemic, Companies House has confirmed that it will permanently close its office in London with all filing being transferred online. It has also permanently shut
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16-09-2022
Expenses incurred by employees are generally the responsibility of the employer. Quite often, however, employees have to bear the cost themselves when travelling for work, having meals and even providing clothes, which in most cases are not tax deductible. What employment expenses qualify for tax relief in the UK? Work-related travel Having to travel to
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16-09-2022
New measures have been introduced for the even-handed treatment of spouses and civil partners who are in the process of separation, divorce or dissolution. The new legislation clarifies Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules that apply to transfers of assets between spouses and civil partners, giving them up to three years in which to make no-gain
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16-09-2022
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has increased the interest rate applied to late tax payments following the latest hike in the Bank of England base rate. The late payment interest rate increased to 4.25 per cent from 23 August – the highest rate since the height of the financial crisis in January 2009. It will
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09-09-2022
Everyone here at Wilder Coe is deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II yesterday afternoon. As our longest reigning monarch and a remarkable woman who inspired many throughout her 70-year tenure, she led with grace, dedication, and dignity. On Sunday 11 September, several of our Wilder
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24-08-2022
False accounting is a huge problem for businesses and consumers. Investigating false accounting cases requires forensic accountancy expertise to help collect evidence and support a case in a court of law. What is false accounting? False accounting fraud happens when a company’s assets are overstated or its liabilities are minimised to make a business appear
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16-08-2022
We are celebrating our 50th anniversary this year. Kickstarting our anniversary celebrations, 20 team members are donning their trainers and running 13.1 miles at the Richmond Half-Marathon on Sunday 11 September to raise money for three chosen charities. The race takes runners on a scenic tour around London’s most appealing areas. Everyone starts at Kew
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10-08-2022
Your governance document sets out your charitable purposes and how your charity should be managed and run. It is a legal document that, in effect, works as your charity’s rulebook. It governs how you operate and acts as a guide for employees and other stakeholders. What does a governance document need to contain, and how
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02-08-2022
Trustees fulfil a vital role in the charitable sector. They ensure that their charity has a clear strategy and how it works meets its goals and overall vision. Trustees act as ‘guardians of purpose’ and make sure that the decisions charity leaders make are made in the interest of their beneficiaries. What is required to
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