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HMRC deadline dispensation for trustees

Trustees who missed the September deadline to comply with the expanded scope of the Trust Registration regime have been thrown a lifeline by HMRC. HMRC will not penalise those who missed the cut-off date through ignorance.

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HMRC impose new obligations on trustees

Trustees must register their trust with the Trust Registration Service by 1 September 2021, even if it does not incur a tax liability.

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Crunch time for residential landlords?

Proposed new legislation is the latest in a fast-changing landscape for the private rented sector.

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Protecting your digital memories

James McMullan looks at why it is worthwhile to put plans in place to protect your digital memories for your loved ones when you pass away and how you can do this.

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SDLT changes ahead for multiple and mixed-use purchases

Property buyers looking to pay reduced stamp duty rates when buying multiple residential properties or claiming mixed residential and non-residential use can expect a tightening of the rules following a consultation by HMRC.

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Inheritance Tax account IHT100 forms

HMRC announces an updated approach to the clearance process and the timeline for IHT100 Inheritance Tax account forms.

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Insight

Making a date with service charges?

An imaginary dialogue. All characters are fictional and any resemblance to a living person is unintentional.

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Dismissing employees with under two years’ service

Risky business?

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Termination Payments & Tax

The rules of thumb on tax, termination payments, benefits and packages.

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Discrimination: from hot air to bra sizes

The news that Airbnb has adopted a new anti-discrimination code, following accusations of racism by hosts on the home-sharing site, highlights the growing challenge in managing this increasingly sensitive issue.

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Safety checking the school run

Sunday’s change of the hour, leaves us all relishing the lighter mornings (if not the darker evenings). With that in mind parents are being encouraged to take a safety check with children in readiness for the change.

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Risks of varying an employment contract

Employees' terms will often alter throughout their employment: their roles may change, or their pay may increase. Most changes are uncontroversial. However, at times, you may wish to implement a change, which an employee may be less willing to accept. It is essential you know how to make any change legally binding and how to minimise disruption.

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