Business Guides
Charity News Autumn 2019
TC Group has a long-established involvement in the not-for-profit sector, working with many charities (including independent schools). The latest edition of Charity News includes useful guidance on the new Fundraising Code of Practice, good governance and related...
Protecting a business from fraud
Fraud costs the UK around £190 billion a year, with businesses bearing almost three quarters – £140bn – of those losses. At one end, what might seem like petty pilfering can build up to substantial losses, and at the other could involve serious organised criminal...
Capital Gains Tax planning for property (2020/21)
From 6 April 2020, HMRC is proposing three significant changes which will potentially increase the capital gains tax paid on the disposal of any residential property by an individual. These changes seek to raise extra revenue from the disposal of residential...
IR35 in the private sector
Large and medium-sized organisations have just six months left to prepare for changes to off-payroll working rules, which are due to extend to the private sector next spring. From 6 April 2020, firms that engage private-sector contractors will be responsible for...
Property as investment for landlords
With low interest rates, property remains attractive. If you are thinking of looking at property as an investment either for the long term or for income, then it's important to seek professional advice to understand the bookkeeping and accounting principles required,...
“No Deal” Brexit planning checklist for business
There is still much uncertainty about what Brexit will mean for businesses, and while at this stage the outcome remains very much in the balance it is still sensible to plan for a “No Deal”. Businesses that buy and sell from the EU, should have contingency plans in...
Quirks and foibles of VAT
Are Jaffa Cakes biscuits or, as the name implies, cakes? This question is one of the most famous examples of the kind of debate that happens frequently in the world of VAT because precise definitions can make the difference between sink or swim for businesses that...
Residence or Domicile
For most people living in the UK, the question of what income and gains should be included on their tax return is an easily answered question because they are both UK-domiciled and UK tax resident. Anyone domiciled and resident in the UK needs to report their...
Construction industry scheme (CIS) and VAT
Few sectors have such an impact in the UK as the construction industry. It not only provides the fabric of our nation – the places where we live and work – but also underpins our entire economy. For those working in the sector, staying on top of the reporting...
Saving for retirement
Are you saving enough to enjoy the kind of lifestyle that you want in your retirement? This free downloadable guide talks through key aspects of: How much is needed to retire? Ways to save for retirement How long will your money last? What are the tax implications?...