Our technical specialists’ insight and expertise allows us to produce regular news stories and proactive advice on the latest local and national issues.
In this section of our website you will find all of the latest articles published by UHY Hacker Young and information on the key national press coverage that each piece received. Details of all events being hosted by any of our offices are also available on the events page.
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Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility - better to act now!
21 February 2012
Hot on the heels of an announcement from HMRC that the closure date for the Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility (LDF) has been extended to 5 April 2016 has come speculation that the local banks are pushing for much higher transfers of funds into Liechtenstein and a minimum period for which any account must be kept open.
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Value of business tax refunded doubles in five years
20 February 2012
The total amount paid out by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in corporation tax refunds reached £9billion in the year to March 31 2010, up from £8.7billion in the previous year, says our research.
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Huge tax savings for entrepreneurial parents
9 February 2012
Deciding to invest in providing private education for your children can be an expensive choice, so the reduction of any related tax burden is a welcome relief.
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Our London office strengthens Corporate Finance Team with new partner hire from Littlejohn
31 January 2012
Our London office has appointed a new partner, Odhran Dodd to the Corporate Finance team.
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Taxpayers face millions in fines for not completing tax returns - even if they do not owe tax or are owed a rebate by HMRC!
23 January 2012
Taxpayers who do not owe tax, or are even due a tax rebate from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), will be fined for the first time this year if they do not complete tax returns by January 31 2012.
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Last minute rush for small business investment tax breaks
23 January 2012
A last minute rush to take advantage of the now closed Corporate Venturing Scheme resulted in a 65% jump in investment in small companies, to £28m, in its final year.
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The protection gap - life assurance and pensions
17 January 2012
Many leave the provision of life assurance and pensions to their employers, although unfortunately they do not consider whether, in the event of a claim, the benefits provided would be sufficient to allow a reasonably comfortable lifestyle to be maintained.
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AIM liquidity plummets in wake of Eurozone crisis
16 January 2012
Liquidity on AIM has plummeted following the Eurozone crisis, our new figures show.
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M&A deals targeting UK private companies takes double dip
16 January 2012
A rally in M&A activity targeting UK private companies has ground to a halt over the last 12 months, our research has found.
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The pension lifetime allowance and fixed protection
9 January 2012
The value of the lifetime allowance is to be reduced from £1.8 million to £1.5 million in April 2012.
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Fares fair
9 January 2012
January saw substantial increases in train fares for daily commuters to the capital, in many cases in excess of 5%.
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Eurozone crisis heaps pressure on AIM recovery
3 January 2012
Our latest research has shown that the on-going Eurozone crisis is heaping pressure on AIM, with company departures from the market once again outpacing new listings.
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