Author Archives: Keith_Middleton

The morality of Tax avoidance

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Keith_Middleton

Tax avoidance has recently hit the headlines via a well known wealthy individual. This issue tends to divide people on whether it is acceptable for such schemes as K2 to be used as legitimate tax planning.  Comments have been made … Continue reading →

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European Patent Imminent

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Keith_Middleton

UK businesses are set to save millions of pounds a year as a single European patent came a step closer following agreements by ministers at a meeting of the Competitiveness Council in Luxembourg. Click here for full story

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Business Rate Changes

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Keith_Middleton

“A client asked me to check why he has received a rates demand on an empty business property he owns having not paid any previously.” “The rules have changed from the 6th April ,whereas previously if the rateable value (RV) … Continue reading →

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Incorrect amount of tax deducted from millions of UK taxpayers

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Keith_Middleton

In the last column, we warned of “phishing” scams where criminals posing as officials from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) attempt to obtain people’s bank details on the pretence that they are due a tax rebate. Since then, HMRC has … Continue reading →

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