Every year, criminals target charities, NGOs and not-for-profits for cybercrime and fraudulent activities as they exploit the current global crisis. Charity fraud can occur in many forms and come from internal and external sources, such as fundraising, banking, tax and Gift Aid, properties and investments or charity identities. Trustees must manage resources responsibly and take …
With a dynamic career history and expertise gained across many niche and intriguing specialisms, Mark Dawes joined Wilder Coe in April 2024 and is a valuable addition to the tax department in his new role as Tax Partner. We sat down with him and learned more about the man behind his many talents. Mark Dawes …
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The Government estimates that new obligations placed on employers under the Employment Rights Bill could result in substantial compliance costs – totalling around £5 billion. The Bill will introduce a ban on many zero-hour contracts and extend day one employment rights across several areas, such as protection from unfair dismissal and parental leave. For employers, …
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In this year’s Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the majority of unspent pension funds will form part of an estate from April 2027 This move is expected to affect around eight per cent of estates each year. In practice, this means when an individual dies, they will still be able to pass on …
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Capital Gains Tax (CGT) was a significant target for the Chancellor in the Autumn Budget – with an immediate rise put in place for both the basic and higher rate of CGT. The basic rate paid by basic rate taxpayers rose immediately to 18 per cent – up from 10 per cent. Meanwhile, the higher …
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Recent research by Three Business indicates that tech-enabled SMEs could add an impressive £79 billion to the UK economy over the next year. Technology is clearly a key driver and enabler of growth for businesses. Despite this, their research also revealed a notable 42 per cent of SMEs worry that the complexities of adopting new …
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As we approach the end of the year, one trend has become increasingly concerning for UK businesses – debts are on the rise. According to a recent report, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have seen the value of bad debt surge by 127 per cent over the past six months. This figure is alarmingly high, …
In Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ 2024 Autumn Budget, she announced over £40 billion of tax increases, as the Government attempts to fill a £22 billion gap in public finances. The headline measure was a rise in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs), from 13.8 per cent (where applicable) to 15 per cent. The Chancellor also reduced the …
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Today the Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an immediate change in the rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax (“SDLT”) on the purchase of additional residential properties. These measures will take effect for all transactions entered into on or after 31 October 2024. When does the higher rate apply? When an individual purchases an additional residential property …
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A new Government, a new Chancellor and a new approach to the UK’s fiscal policies.
Rachel Reeves entered her first Budget with a strong message that her measures would lead to “an economy that is growing, creating wealth and opportunity for all”.
