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Academy schools update: May 2013

This issue of our academy schools update brings you the latest information for academy schools, in particular the deadline for claiming free land and buildings valuations, increasing National Insurance Contribution costs, an update on the 2013 March Accounts Return, the second round of the Academies Capital Maintenance Fund and more.Download this Update for more information.
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SMEssentials - Spring 2013

Our newsletter for SMEs gives a run-down of the latest tax, payroll, HR and general business news for small and medium-sized businesses.
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Financial update: March 2013

This issue of the UHY Financial Planning update covers a series of articles including how to make the most of your tax relief, allowances and exemptions, information on the increase of the limit on income drawdown and a warning to watch out for pension fraudsters due to a recent pension scam.
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Budget summary 2013

Download George Osborne's Budget presented on Wednesday 20 March 2013.
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Tax card 2013/14

A summary of all the tax rates for 2013/2014 as set in the Chancellor's Budget on 20 March 2013.
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Charities update: Spring 2013

This update brings you the most recent developments for charities and not-for-profit organisations including information about Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) and the new online service from HMRC, Charities Online, which will make repayment claims for charities and CASCs quicker and easier by filing online.
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Academy schools update: February 2013

This update brings you the most recent developments for academy schools including information on the Accounting Officer, the Audit Committee, changes to the Responsible Officer role and the new Academies Financial Handbook.
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Financial update: January 2013

This issue of the UHY Financial Planning update covers a series of articles including the new child benefit charges, year end tax planning advice, changes brought about by the Retail Distribution Review and more.
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International Business issue 26

The latest issue of our twice-yearly publication featuring articles on current business affairs in countries and business cultures around the world.
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UHY International capability statement 2013

Our 2013 capability statement demonstrates our worldwide presence and capabilities.
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June 2012: Experience with stock market clients

Our Capital Markets specialists have significant experience advising and supporting fully listed, AIM and PLUS clients. This document provides a list of stock market clients as at June 2012.
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SME news Jan 2012

SME news - Spring 2012

Our quarterly newsletter for SMEs gives a run-down of the latest tax, payroll, HR and general business news for small and medium-sized businesses.
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Financial update: February 2012

Download our financial update for a series of articles including how to make the most of non-mainstream planning, utilising your annual Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowance and information on the Recent Retail Distribution review (RDR).
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Financial update: January 2012

Download our financial update a series of articles covering family protection and urgent aspects of pension planning.
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SME news - Winter 2011

Our quarterly newsletter for SMEs gives a run-down of the latest tax, payroll, HR and general business news for small and medium-sized businesses.
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International Business Issue 24

International Business issue 24

The latest issue of our twice-yearly publication featuring articles on current business affairs in countries and business cultures around the world.
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UHY Capability statement

UHY International capability statement 2012

Our 2012 capability statement demonstrates our worldwide presence and capabilities.
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International Business issue 23

The latest issue of our twice-yearly publication featuring articles on current business affairs in countries and business cultures around the world.
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internet business issue 22

International Business issue 22

The latest issue of our twice-yearly publication featuring articles on current business affairs in countries and business cultures around the world.
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Recent Group deals: 2010 Issue 1

In this deals summary you will find a selection of transactions undertaken across the UHY Hacker Young Group.
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Anaerobic digestion

Anaerobic Digestion (AD) is the process of converting organic waste into electricity and various other products such as heat. Despite being relatively new to the UK, these plants have proved to be popular and efficient elsewhere in Europe. UHY Hacker Young can advise and guide you through the planning and running of an AD scheme.
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ES2

Energy sector

At UHY Hacker Young we have recognised the need for a dedicated team of specialist advisors to the energy sector. Backed up by an administrative team providing accountancy, VAT and other support services, the team covers a wide range of services to clients including the raising of equity finance, EIS funds and arranging long term bank finance. Download our sector sheet for more information.
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HS2

Hydro schemes

Approximately 35% of the UK’s renewable energy currently comes from hydro projects. In 2010 the Department of Energy and Climate Change identified 1,692 sites and a potential output of 2,500 mW across England and Wales alone. Download our sector sheet for more information.
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PV2

Photovoltaic panels

The ability to generate electricity from sunlight is a relatively new technology that offers many new opportunities in generating ‘green’ energy. Solar panels, more commonly referred to as PV, make use of the abundant energy from the sun to generate electricity in a clean, quiet and renewable way. Download our sector sheet for more information.
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WT2

Wind turbines

UHY Hacker Young can assist in the planning process of a wind scheme. This can include introductions to wind manufacturers and negotiations with government bodies. We have good relationships with banks, private and institutional investors who are all currently looking to invest in renewable projects.
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Latest news

Cost of listing on AIM falls for the first time in seven years as Nomads compete for work

The cost of listing on AIM has fallen for the first time in seven years, down to 8.4% of all funds raised last year, from 10.6% in the previous year.
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Residents of Surrey's 'Beverly Hills' pay the highest income tax bills in the UK

Research into the income tax paid by city/town lists the top 100 by mean tax and total tax paid, and shows that residents of Esher, Weybridge and Walton on Thames in Surrey, pay the highest average income tax bills in the UK, paying an average of £16,100 in tax per year, £11,702 higher than the UK average of £4,398.
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First ever fall in ISA investments

The amount of money put into ISAs has fallen for the first time ever. The total amount of new subscriptions into ISAs in 2011-12 dropped to £53.5billion, down from £53.
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Use of Government's new business support scheme plummets to new low

The number of businesses that have requested a National Insurance Contribution holiday plummeted to a new low of 400 in December 2012, down 44% from the 710 applications made in the same month the year before. This is the lowest take up of the scheme since January 2011 – just after the scheme launched – and less than a fifth of the 2,235 applications received at the scheme’s peak in October 2011.
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Swiss bank accounts and portfolios - time is running out!

Under the terms of the UK-Swiss Tax Agreement, UK-resident account holders need to act before the banks' 31 May deadline in order to avoid the one-off charge being automatically applied as a default option.
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Value of Corporation Tax refunds issued by HMRC jumps £2bn in one year

The value of Corporation Tax refunds paid out by HMRC leapt by £2bn last year to £7bn, up 40% from £5bn the year before. Tax partner in London, Roy Maugham, comments.
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Value of acquisitions of UK private companies up 50% in one year

The value of mergers and acquisitions targeting private companies has increased 50% in one year, up by £6.1 billion to £18.2 billion.
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AIM exits fall to their lowest level since financial crisis

The number of companies leaving AIM is now at its lowest level since the financial crisis as only 14 companies left in Q1 of 2013, according to our research.
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HMRC's internal VAT review process tips in favour of HMRC over businesses

Businesses are losing out as HMRC’s internal VAT decision review process appears to be making decisions increasingly in HMRC’s favour,
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Latest publications

Taxflash: Mileage rates - June 2013

HMRC regularly publish approved ‘fuel only’ rates which have, again, changed with effect from 1 June 2013.
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Academy schools update: May 2013

This issue of our academy schools update brings you the latest information for academy schools, in particular the deadline for claiming free land and buildings valuations, increasing National Insurance Contribution costs, an update on the 2013 March Accounts Return, the second round of the Academies Capital Maintenance Fund and more.Download this Update for more information.
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FRS 100

FRS 100 is the conceptual framework for the new UK GAAP reporting requirements, giving many entities a choice as to which reporting standard to adopt, depending on factors such as size and whether or not they are part of a listed group. It also introduces some changes to FRSSE, which will be effective from 1 January 2015, with early adoption permitted. Download our fact sheet for further information.
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FRS 101

In November 2012, the FRC published FRS 101, “Reduced Disclosure Framework”, which together with FRS 100 (published in November 2012) and FRS 102 (published in March 2013) forms part of the new UK GAAP regime. Download our fact sheet for information about the purpose of this FRS. 
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The future of UK reporting: an introduction to FRS 102

Following the publication of the new FRSs by the FRC in November 2012 and March 2013, it has been clear that the reporting landscape will look very different. Download our fact sheet for information on the future of UK reporting.
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Investment in UK residential property for non-residents

With the current government wanting to be seen as tackling tax avoidance and in particular the use of offshore structures, we have seen a series of measures designed to alter the behaviour of non-resident investors in UK property. Read our fact sheet for information regarding these measures which include Inheritance Tax, Income Tax, Stamp Duty Land Tax, the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings and Capital Gains Tax.
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SMEssentials - Spring 2013

Our newsletter for SMEs gives a run-down of the latest tax, payroll, HR and general business news for small and medium-sized businesses.
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Statutory residence test

The statutory residence test will provide much needed certainty to an area of law that is unduly complex and lacks clarity. Download our fact sheet for the latest changes to the rules on UK tax residence and information about how the changes may affect you.
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Academy schools update: April 2013

This issue of our academy schools update brings you the most recent developments for academy schools, in particular an update on payroll for schools, P11Ds and dispensations.Download this latest update for more information.
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