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Business Tax: Property matters

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Businesses operating within the property and construction sector may have specific needs and requirements that are not commonly found in other sectors. This may include for example complying with the Construction Industry Scheme.

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Finance Directors’ Tax Toolkit

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. We’re devised this ‘Finance Directors’ tax toolkit’ to highlight the ways in which Menzies often help large and multinational companies including business tax, employment solutions and innovation incentives (e.g.

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Key Considerations for Profit Extraction for a Surveying Firm

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Whilst remuneration for employees is a key aspect for attracting and retaining talent within the business, there should also be a remuneration plan in place for director-shareholders and members of an LLP. Research and development should also be considered.

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Guidelines For Deducting Conference and Training Expenses

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

Eg, the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants would have to hold the qualifying event somewhere in Canada otherwise the deduction might be denied. There is an exception with respect to conventions, held in the United States, that are “national in character” which are allowable as a business expense.

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EIS and SEIS for Technology Businesses

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) provide significant tax incentives for external investment into developing technology companies. The maximum subscription for EIS in any tax year which can qualify for relief is £1million.

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Apprenticeship Levy – what’s the latest?

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. This means that the charge should only lead to additional tax for employers with a payroll bill of over £3 million. However, businesses with “connected” payrolls should take care because action is required to avoid unnecessary costs arising. It is a levy of 0.5%

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Tax Efficient Employee Rewards for Surveying Firms

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Although technology is becoming increasingly important within Surveying, the most vital component of a surveying business is the surveyors themselves. Death in service Exempt from tax and NIC if conditions are met Parties Annual event, open to all employees at the location.

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