by Marie Stein | 8 Aug, 2021 | Management services, supply
One of the most common problem areas in VAT is dealing with VAT on transactions with associated businesses. This includes sharing out the office rent or raising a management charge for directors’ services. This is the first of 3 posts that I’m planning on... by Marie Stein | 15 Apr, 2021 | Management services
I cannot believe that it’s already April. If, like me, you have have been affected by COVID either medically, professionally or for any other reason, then chances are you’re struggling a bit even if you’re past the worst. God Bless to anyone who is... by Marie Stein | 25 Nov, 2020 | Court decisions, Newsletter, Residential Property
Another busy week! With the Chancellor’s autumn statement this week, it’s going to be particularly busy for businesses. And with 1 January almost here, any businesses involved with EC trade MUST ensure that they have updated their systems to be compliant... by Marie Stein | 21 Oct, 2020 | Management services
Check out my first VAT podcast: What is VAT? How does it work? The difference between taxable and exempt... by Marie Stein | 10 Sep, 2020 | Newsletter
Hi there Lots of everyday VAT issues this month. Stamp duty and VAT: Revenue & Customs Brief 20/11 https://tinyurl.com/y32bdmzb contains guidance for landlords when the terms for leases with existing clients are varied. Very helpful guidance at this time when... by Marie Stein | 2 Sep, 2020 | Management services
I’m sure that most of us have received a decision from HMRC about tax that we feel is wrong. You may think that a similar business is paying less VAT, or you may disagree with HMRC’s interpretation of the rules; or in some cases you feel that they have just... by Marie Stein | 2 Sep, 2020 | Management services
The most common query I receive about VAT and residential renovations is if/how you, as the property owner, get the 5% reduction for goods and materials. Unfortunately, you can’t. This is because the 5% ONLY applies to goods and materials that are supplied and... by Marie Stein | 6 Jul, 2020 | Management services
It’s good that the shops are beginning to open and we’re getting some sense of “normality” back into our lives. To say that it will be a long road back is an understatement. And, of course, every commentator seems to have their own ideas... by Marie Stein | 26 May, 2020 | Residential Property
Property developers, VAT and COVID 19 As if there’s not enough to think about at the moment, property developers need to be extra careful with short term lets of new or newly converted domestic properties. Or they could end up with unexpected VAT bills. The property... by Marie Stein | 26 Feb, 2020 | Residential Property
Spring must be in the air because I’m receiving lots of queries about renovations and conversions. Or maybe it’s the effect of Brexit? Either way things seem busier in the property world at the moment. 2 year and the 10 year unoccupied rules One of the...