Probate and its hidden dangers

When administering an estate can result in a financial loss.  A personal representative of an estate has various responsibilities. If the will names the person or entity who is to deal with the estate that person or entity is referred to as the executor. If there is...

Deeds of Variation for a Will

How beneficiaries can vary the outcome of a will. When to consider A deed of variation (also known as a deed of family arrangement) may be appropriate to consider either when there is a will or when someone dies intestate (without a will). If the beneficiaries (or at...

VAT: Tour operators margin scheme

New guidance as to what the selling price should and should not include. The guidance around the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (VAT Notice 709/5) has been updated, including Paragraph 6.1, which details how to work out the selling price under the Tour Operators Margin...

ACCA on IR35 2020 changes

This in from the ACCA From 6 April 2020, the off-payroll working rules are changing for workers providing their services through an intermediary to private sector medium and large-sized organisations. This measure will have effect for contracts entered into, or...