Acuity: Financial & Tax Spring 2019

Tax, finance and investment matters for company directors, owner-managers and private individuals.

What's in the Spring edition of Acuity?

Spring Statement 2019: There were no new tax proposals and the extension of Making Tax Digital to other taxes has been deferred. One notable absence was the review of inheritance tax which had been promised for Spring 2019 >Spring Statement highlights

2019-20 Tax Year - changes commencing on 6 April 2019 >read more

2019-20 UK and Scottish Business & Personal Tax Rates >download a pdf copy

Out with the old tax year and in with the new. Tax planning suggestions and tips for owner-managers and private individuals >read more

One more twist on buy-to-let - 6 April 2019 sees the start of the third year of interest relief phasing process. And from April 2020, capital gains tax on resi property disposals must be paid within 30 days of sale, whereas the current rules effectively give a minimum of nearly ten months grace >read more

Brexit and investments: stick, twist, fold... irrespective of the outcome of the Brexit negotiations our advice will remain consistent. Don't try and second guess the markets and don't let short term volatility distract you from an asset allocated, diversified investment strategy >read more

Helping your children to buy their first home? Here are some tax considerations for you to consider >read more

Self-employed and pensions - what are your options? >read more

If you're in a partnership who is responsible for filing the partnership tax return - a recent case highlighted the need for clarity >read more

A round-up of topical VAT matters: changes coming in the construction industry from 1 October 2019. Three things to watch out for in your VAT return. VAT e-learning videos and VAT & Brexit - preparing for all three scenarios: deal, no deal and no Brexit >read more

Employment Taxes - changes for the new tax year from 6 April 2019: itemised payslips, auto-enrolment contributions to rise, Scottish Income Tax Rates and changes to tax-free childcare >read more

Tax, finance and investment matters for company directors, owner-managers and private individuals.

2019-20 UK and Scottish Business & Personal Tax Rates >download a pdf copy

If you have any queries on any of the issues raised in this edition, please get in touch with us: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0141-272-0000.