by Marie Stein | 6 Apr, 2017 | Management services
One of the most recent announcements from HMRC has been a consultation about SIGNIFICANT changes to the CIS and VAT rules for contractors. The primary aim is to reduce income tax, PAYE and VAT avoidance in the construction industry. And one of them includes the...
by Marie Stein | 4 Apr, 2017 | Management services
New e-book now available VAT for DIY residential property developers How to save VAT on self-builds, conversions and renovations If you’re planning your own DIY property developments for personal or family use, then you need my new e-book. It explains when you...
by Marie Stein | 20 Mar, 2017 | Management services
As usual, the 2017 Budget didn’t contain much about VAT, although it did include some small but significant changes designed to counter avoidance in specific business sectors. I’m sure you’ve all had lots of information from your accountants and...
by Marie Stein | 27 Feb, 2017 | Management services
Whether you’re buying a car, selling your restaurant or signing a property lease, you have to sign a contract. As a VAT consultant, I’m often asked to review contracts and VAT clauses, so over the years I’ve spent a lot of time reading contracts to...
by Marie Stein | 13 Feb, 2017 | Management services
I’ve recently been advising a couple of clients about VAT and property transactions that should end up with no VAT cost (or minimal VAT cost) to the developer or HMRC. One of my clients, who owns a very successful residential property business, was asking about...