One plot or two?
A client and his wife wish to convert a barn into a property suitable for use as holiday lettings. How can capital gains tax and VAT liabilities be minimised?
29 Jul 2009

Challenges for house builders
NEIL WARREN considers some of the practical issues facing new house builders in the difficult economic climate
8 Oct 2008

VAT's simple
Is it time for some clarification to the flat rate scheme? RICHARD CURTIS considers the meaning of 'turnover' and 'income'
11 Jun 2008

Happy anniversary!
The problems and opportunities created by the flat rate scheme are reviewed by NEIL WARREN
16 Apr 2008

Good news week?
Always look on the bright side... MIKE TRUMAN searches for the silver lining in the grey and foggy cloud that was the Chancellor's 2008 Budget
26 Mar 2008

VAT warning follows European court ruling
FTSE companies face losing millions, claim accountancy experts.
20 Mar 2008

VAT meets B&B
NEIL WARREN considers some of the VAT issues relevant to hotels and bed and breakfast establishments
17 Jan 2008

Landlord, this is flat!
RICHARD CURTIS has to visit the pub to research a…
28 Sep 2006

Halifax schmalifax
Planning, avoidance and evasion: the differences are subtle but marked, says MIKE THEXTON MA, FCA, CTA.
23 Mar 2006

Generous landowners beware!
VAT considerations should not be forgotten, even with charitable ventures,…
29 Sep 2005

Simple savers
JOHN DAVISON provides some simple, but effective, VAT-saving tips for tax practitioners.
8 Sep 2005