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HMRC is using of ‘nudge letters’ to prompt taxpayers to check whether their UK tax affairs are in order and to encourage self-correction.

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Nudging taxpayers towards compliance

With delays to some tax refunds and the impact of group companies on ‘profit thresholds’ both affecting cash flow, it’s worth another look at the corporation tax payment on account process.

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The challenge to corporation tax payments

An update on the FCA’s Consumer Duty consultations and anticipated new rules.

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Putting the consumer at the heart of operations

The FCA has published its consultation paper on improving the Appointed Representatives (ARs) regime. What should you expect?

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Appointed Representatives: what the FCA is looking for

Regardless of their ownership or prevailing jurisdictional requirements, ESG and associated reporting should be a key focus of intermediaries.

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Why intermediaries need to work on ESG

The 31 March 2022 deadline for implementing operational resilience frameworks is drawing closer. We share our observations on activity so far, and offer our tips on what firms should focus on in the coming weeks. 

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Operational resilience: The final countdown

Although firms’ compliance with the CASS 5 client money rules is improving, the FCA has started to look at specific areas of the CASS rules in more detail. So what should you look out for?

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CASS 5: what are the burning issues?

It may be tempting to adopt measures that compensate for the increases in NIC and dividend rates, but companies must weigh up the pros and cons.

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NIC and dividend rate changes: what to look out for

Sometimes considered a ‘mansion tax’, ATED can affect any company owning residential properties. Here’s the latest news, to make sure you are home and dry when it comes to taxes.

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Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings: an update

Next year’s increase in Corporation Tax rates may affect the way your company pays its tax bills. We help you plan early for the changes that could affect your cash flow.

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New Corporation Tax rules: why QIPs may apply

No doubt the festive season feels like a distant memory. But after another challenging year have you managed to meet all your goals so far?

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Tax Talk: Priority tasks for the New Year

Changes in the last few years have transformed the tax landscape for residential property ownership in the UK. How should this affect your choice of acquisition vehicle?

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Tax Talk: UK residential property – how should you own it?