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VAT Reliefs for Charities
Thu 27 Jan 2011
As part of the Coalition Government’s efforts to reduce our national debt, the standard rate of VAT will increase from 17.5% to 20% on 4 January 2011. This VAT hike will be detrimental to the charitable sector in particular. Read on for more information ....
Something to Write Home About
Mon 15 Nov 2010
Anne Marie Renz, Head of Tax at Tods Murray, wrote this article for Scottish Field in November 2010.
The Emergency Budget – Key Tax Issues for Private Clients
Fri 25 Jun 2010
The Chancellor, George Osborne, delivered his first budget on Tuesday and ended weeks of speculation about the tax increases that will be needed to deal with the budget deficit. A brief summary of the key tax measures as they affect private clients is set out in this article.
Key Tax Changes in the Emergency Budget
Thu 24 Jun 2010
The Chancellor, George Osborne, delivered his first budget on Tuesday and ended weeks of speculation about the tax increases that will be needed to deal with the budget deficit.
Coalition to consider Capital Changes?
Thu 03 Jun 2010
On Monday 17 May, the Coalition Government announced an emergency Budget date of Tuesday 22 June 2010.
Generating an Interest in Tax
Tue 26 May 2009
Anne Marie Renz, Head of Tax at Tods Murray, wrote this article for Scottish Field in May 2009.
Planning for a Better Future
Mon 16 Feb 2009
Gordon Cunningham, Partner at Tods Murray, wrote this article for Scottish Field in February 2009.
SDLT about to really kick in
Thu 05 Feb 2009
Anne Marie Renz, Head of Business Tax at Tods Murray, wrote an article for CompropScotland in October.
Entrepreneurs' Relief – Winners and Losers
Thu 05 Feb 2009
Few can have failed to notice the introduction of the new capital gains tax regime in April this year, given the general furore over the proposed changes and the press coverage this generated. Out went business asset taper relief (BATR), indexation allowance and the linking of the capital gains tax rate to the marginal rate of income tax. In came the flat rate of 18% and – eventually – a new entrepreneurs’ relief (ER).
Business Premises Renovation Allowance
Thu 05 Feb 2009
Anne Marie Renz, Head of Business Tax at Tods Murray, highlights the conditions and tax benefits related to Business Premises Renovation Allowance.
At Home with Tax
Thu 20 Nov 2008
Anne Marie Renz, Head of Business Tax at Tods Murray, wrote this article for Scottish Field in December 2008.
Encouraging Fundraising in a Tax Efficient Manner
Sat 09 Aug 2008
Anne Marie Renz, Head of Business Tax at Tods Murray, focuses on some of the ways in which donors can donate to charities in a tax efficient manner and looks at some of the reliefs available when a valuable asset is donated to charity.