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Budget – Corporation tax rates
With effect from 1 April 2017 the corporation tax rate will be reduced to 19% and with effect from 1 April 2020 to 18%. This is fine provided that the additional costs that...
Property development projects
Intent is often crucial in determining how a property development project is taxed. If a property is acquired with the intention of renovating before selling for an...
Class 2 NIC
Class 2 National Insurance Contributions are undergoing reform, but the main change for 2015/16 impacts how they are collected. Instead of being paid independently, these...
Bognor 10K!
Congratulations to Team LB Bognor 10K success, as five of our amazing colleagues completed the race last Sunday with incredible results. Celebrating the Team’s Achievement A...
Royal Dutch Shell and BG plc
There is a proposal on the table for Royal Dutch Shell to purchase the share capital of BG plc during the summer of 2015. If this goes ahead the default position is a mixture...
Mainstream corporation tax rate reduced to 20%
With effect from 1 April 2015 there is one main rate of 20% applying to the majority of UK companies irrespective of their level of profit. At the same time the rules for...
Is it time to withdraw from tax avoidance schemes?
Tax avoidance schemes have been under increased scrutiny by HMRC. Indeed recent tribunal cases have highlighted the risks and consequences for participants. These schemes...
Cycle Chartres!
We’re excited to cheer on Team LB charity cycle ride, as they take on an impressive 160-mile journey from Chichester to Chartres. This incredible effort combines a love of...
The London Marathon and Cycle Chartres
The London marathon and Cycle Chartres News... Lewis Brownlee wishes to congratulations Nick who completed the London Marathon in 3 hours 36 minutes yesterday, a time which he...
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