While a series of false starts and changes of direction have made Making Tax Digital (MTD) seem more complicated than it might need to be, new e-invoicing requirements that come into effect in Italy from 1 January 2019 make it … Continue reading
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180,500 first-time buyers benefit from relief on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)
Figures released by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have revealed that 180,500 first-time buyers have benefited from the Government’s changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). HMRC estimates that first-time buyers have saved a total of more than £426 million … Continue reading
Big increase in P2P lending
The fifth annual UK Alternative Finance Industry Report has revealed a 65 per cent year-on-year increase in peer-to-peer (P2P) lending. The P2P lending market is now worth £2 billion and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) appear to be the dominant … Continue reading
Smaller estates should not have to file Inheritance Tax paperwork, says Office for Tax Simplification
The Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) has said that smaller and less complex estates should not be subject to the requirement to file Inheritance Tax (IHT) paperwork. The call was part of a review into IHT, which Chancellor Philip Hammond … Continue reading
Howard Roth chosen as a Handpicked accountancy firm
At Howard Roth we are delighted to announce that we are the latest firm selected to join Handpicked Accountants. Launched in 2017 and backed by the professional services company Begbies Traynor, Handpicked Accountants is an exclusive network comprised of the … Continue reading
