Blogs from Larking Gowen

The Government has announced changes to winding-up petitions, with effect from 1 October 2021 – withdrawing some of the protections currently afforded to businesses. Lee discusses how this impacts businesses facing the threat of insolvency.

James Lay shares his latest tips for selling a business.

John discusses the new Health and Social Care Tax and its impact on employees and employers.

Lizzy Lloyd looks at HMRC’s proposals, in preparation for Making Tax Digital, to change the way that partnerships and individuals are taxed under self-assessment and discusses the potential effects of the changes.

HMRC opened 102,000 investigations into taxpayers in the first quarter of 2021 – up 36% from 75,000 in the previous quarter. Sally discusses the implications of this and how business owners can protect themselves against an HMRC investigation.

As we approach the second anniversary of the SRA Rules, is it time to consider your systems and whether they embrace the new rules?

Tessa Brown reminds employers, students and seasonal staff to check that National Minimum Wage is paid correctly, following a recent campaign by HMRC.

James Lay shares his latest tips for selling a business.

James Lay shares his latest tips for selling a business.

Laura Howes discusses tax relief on farming and agricultural buildings and the recent case lost by HMRC.

Alison Smith discusses the most recent announcement about the transition towards Making Tax Digital (MTD) and the likely additional complications (and extra tax charges) on the horizon for many farming businesses.