Business Alert February 2012
Introducing the patent box to encourage IP in the UK, VAT on temporary staff and increased ISA allowances for 2012/13. more

Business Alert Autumn Statement 2011
While the Government maintain their goal to reduce spending they also introduce measures to  support  business.  Read our analysis and commentry. more

Business Alert October 2011
New tax co-operation agreement with Switzerland published, HMRC plan changes to payroll, tax return deadline - 31st October 2011 more

Business Alert September 2011
Employers check the status of  your sub-contractors, latest tax treatment of Swiss bank accounts and important changes to payroll. more

Business Alert August 2011
Looking to the future - investing for children and leaving inheritance, correct company car mileage, benefits of furnished holiday lettings and register for our development workshops. more

Business Alert May 2011
The benefits of offshore investment bonds, pilot discretionary trusts to avoid IHT, investing spare cash in ISAs, VCTs & EIS, pension funds  VAT court case and tax advice on succession planning. more

Budget Alert 2011
Fiscally neutral with tax reductions for some and levies increased for banks and others, the main news is the alignment of income tax with National Insurance. more

Business Alert March 2011
Top tips for tax checks before the year end, important changes to capital allowances,  tax advice for termination   payments  and a reminder about iXBRL which applies from April 1st 2011. more

February 2011 Business Alert
Join the  Sage 50 Club designed to help you manage Sage Accounts, read the HM Treasury report on making Corporate Tax more competitive and updates for payroll and payments. more

Business Alert January 2011
Corporate Recovery acquisition strengthens SM services, new tax avoidance measures from the Government and latest on the VAT rate change. more

Business Alert December 2010
With the VAT rise happening in January now is the time to prepare. HMRC make changes to payment dates for Class 2 National Insurance.  Christmas needn't be a taxed time - there are reliefs available.   more

Business Alert November 2010
The Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme, the UK’s mandatory climate change scheme commenced this year  - how will this  impact on  your organisation? more

Business Alert October
Finance Bill No.3 - picking up proposals  missed in  the second Finance Act. Minor defaults can mean hefty fines from the HMRC. Further pension updates and new minimum wage rates. more

Business Alert
Further emergency budget analysis: capital gains for some, losses for others. Tax boost for SMEs and workplace pension reforms in 2012. more

Emergency Budget Alert 2010
'Tough but fair' from the Chancellor. Analysis and commentary on what it means for you more

Business Alert
New tax penalties, HMRC bank details, national minimum wage and fit notes. more

Budget 2010
Lower  public sector borrowing, doubling of stamp duty land tax threshold for first time buyers and new anti-avoidance measures included in the Finance Bill 2010. New tax rates 2010-11 more

Business Alert
HMRC issue notices of coding and launch disclosure scheme for the medical  profession, plus there are still tax opportunities for furnished letting.  more

VAT Business Alert - February
From 1st April 2010 all VAT registered businesses with a turnover of over £100,000 are required to register and submit VAT returns online.  more

Business Alert
With the end of the tax year approaching and the income tax rate rising in April,  now is a good time to get your affairs in order and to plan your investment strategy for 2010. more

Business Alert
Latest on tax reliefs, HMRC new  campaign, VAT updates, pensions changes in the Finance Act 2009 and some festive cheer. more

Business Alert November 2009
Change in the law affects wages  in the  hospitality  industry, the latest from the HMRC  regarding  Stamp Duty and  recovering VAT for theatres. more

Business Alert
HMRC launch new disclosure opportunity, the Government sign a tax information agreement with Liechtenstein and the Finance Act 2009 puts new responsibility on senior accounting officers. more

Business Alert
The latest news on the  HMRC phishing scam.  Pension investment rules are now final after being subject to last minute amendments. HSBC fined for information security failings. more

News Focus US citizens resident in the UK
The latest tax changes affecting US citizens residing in the UK. more

Business Alert
New systems for filing corporate tax returns & VAT online. Take note of the new minimum wage rate penalties. more

Business Alert June
Car scrappage scheme launched. Minimum wages and tips - HMRC ruling. more

Budget 2009
New top rate of income tax 50% from April next year. Restriction of tax relief for pension contributions. Raft of changes to business taxes. more

Business Alert April
Interest rates on tax cut again. PAYE online filing - get ready. Tax haven developments.  more

Business Alert March 2009
Tax advice to help you to defend profitability in difficult trading conditions. more

Business Alert
Implementing a voluntary severance and retirement programme? Business payment support programme. more

Council tax freeze puts focus on prioritisation for local authorities
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Business Alert
Key tax developments and an update for investors on the market movements during the last quarter and the outlook for 2009. more

Temporary Change to VAT - The Practical Implications
How will the changes in VAT affect you? more

PBR 2008
What you need to know from the Pre Budget Report 2008. Changes to VAT, Income Tax, Business tax and NIC. more

Business Alert
Important news about gift aid and letting property developments. New minimum wage rates. Changes to VAT and duty on fuel. more

Business Alert
Interest on VAT errors. Increase in personal allowances. Revised VAT guidance for charity challenge events. Salary sacrifice update. more

New Partner Appointed
Scott-Moncrieff expands business advisory team more

Business Alert
Increased personal allowances from September. Tax-debts right of set off. New PAYE forms. Charity tax reliefs often misunderstood. more

Firm developments
Scott-Moncrieff announces acquisition and continued growth for the financial year to 30 April 2008. more

Business Alert
Increased personal allowance and advisory fuel only rates. CIS modifications. more

Business Alert
Online learning launched, PAYE deadline approaches and  payroll giving. more

Charity Business Alert
Childcare vouchers using salary sacrifice. more

Charity Business Alert

Childcare vouchers using salary sacrifice. more

Business Alert May 2008
New tax penalty regime commences.  Working from home? more

Business Alert - April
Aide memoir: new tax rates for the new tax year. more

Budget 2008
Analysis and comment on the key changes announced in the Chancellor's Budget. more

Budget 2008
Analysis and comment on the key changes announced in The Chancellor's Budget. more

Business Alert March 2008
HMRC issues further non-doms guidance to advisers. Employer CDRom 2008 now features enhanced payroll package for small employers. more

Business Alert - February
VAT refunds. CGT and Non-doms reforms. New tax guidance on sending staff home by taxi. more

Business Alert February
More changes to capital gains tax. Non-domiciles legislation published. VAT rules changed for residential renovations. more

Business Alert January
Tax return deadline looms. Capital allowances changes finalised. more

Business Alert December
Flexible working extension planned. HMRC withdrawing dispensations. R&D claim rules amended.  more

Business Alert November
Pre-Budget changes rumble on. IHT nil rate bands published. more

Pre-Budget Report 2007
Significant changes to capital gains and inheritance taxes. more

Business Alert October
New state pension rules on the way. Capital allowances to be overhauled from March 2008. more

Business Alert - September (2) 2007
PAYE changes. First prosecution for offences under Minimum Wage Act. End of CIS penalty free period. more

Business Alert September
Free computers for staff - tax changes. Sponsoring employees through university? more

Business Alert August
Husband and wife company win. Tax free incentive cheques delayed. more

Business Alert
New rates of interest on corporation tax. Court of Appeal rules on SSP for agency workers. New VAT invoicing rules. Update on offshore disclosure.  more

Business Alert June 2007
Disclosure of income from foreign bank accounts. Motoring expenses and VAT. CIS update. more

Business Alert June 2007
VAT reverse charge on mobile phones to commence. EMI survey launched. New guidance issued on trading for charities. more

Growth continues at Scott-Moncrieff
Overall revenues up 8.5% on the previous 12 months. more

New appointment
Scott-Moncrieff strengthens its public sector team by appointing a new partner. more

Business Alert
Finance Act 2006: update for charities which incur non charitable expenditure. more

Business Alert
HMRC announces a tax amnesty on offshore savings. Revised guidance issued for situations where there is no valid VAT receipt. Tax reclaim form R40 gets a makeover. more

Business Alert
VAT reverse charge procedures to commence 1 June. PAYE in year online process delayed. New CIS goes live. 2005-2006 penalties for late employer returns.   more

Budget 2007
His last hoorah? Gordon Brown delivered what many believe will be his final Budget on 21 March. Click on the link below for full analysis and commentary. more

Business Alert
HMRC announce that PAYE returns can now be filed early. New minimum wages rates proposed and new CIS payments are due on Good Friday. more

Business Alert
VAT on fuel - new arrangements. Employee van benefits in kind - 600% rise. Change in coding notices arrangements and new Employers' CD-ROM issued by HMRC. more

Business Alert
VAT changes to cash accounting schemes and to the supply of medical services. New fuel only rates announced by HMRC.  more

Business Alert
The latest business news and legislative developments. more

Business Alert
The latest business news and legislative developments. more

Business Alert
The latest business news and legislative developments. more

Business Alert
The latest business news and legislative developments. more

Business Alert
The latest business news and legislative developments. more

Business Alert
The latest business news and legislative developments. more

Business Alert
The latest business news and legislation. more

Business Alert
The latest business news and legislation. more

VAT - New procedures to combat fraud.
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How secure is mobile technology?
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Where's the information when you need it?
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Are you up to date? Latest changes to CIS
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Business Alert - March
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