Value Added Tax

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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Inheritance tax shock for families hidden in the Budget

Budget changes to crack down on inheritance tax avoidance schemes will actually hit individuals who borrow against their homes to fund business investments.
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How will the Budget 2013 affect the charity and not-for-profit sector?

George Osborne presented his Budget on Wednesday 20 March 2013 and there were few surprises. Amongst the detail there were some announcements which affect the charity and not-for-profit sector, and these have generally been warmly received by sector leaders.
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Latest publications

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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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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Taxflash: The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings

Download our latest taxflash for information on the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings, which came into effect on 1 April 2013.
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Why UHY?

Why UHY? outlines the reasons why we believe UHY is the perfect partner to do international business with.
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UHY Global Directory 2013

UHY is a world leader in audit, accounting, tax and business advisory services. Download the UHY Global Directory for more information about our global offices and resources.
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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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