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New income tax relief limits

Cap on unlimited income tax reliefs Currently individuals can offset their entire income against income tax reliefs, and as a result pay no income tax at all. However, in The Budget 2012 it was announced that from 6 April 2013 … More >>

HMRC issues updated guidance on Gift Aid declarations

HMRC issues updated guidance on Gift Aid declarations HMRC have updated their guidance on Gift Aid declarations and have developed a new checklist of the minimum information to be included in a declaration if a charity decides to create and … More >>

Charity tax relief concerns

Cameron responds to charity concerns over tax relief David Cameron has promised to listen “sympathetically” to concerns raised by a host of charities about government plans to impose a cap on tax relief for philanthropic gifts. The Prime Minister said: … More >>

Spring Academy Update

Spring Academy News Update Here is our round up of the latest news for academy schools. If you have any questions on the areas discussed please do contact our experienced Academy Team. Start grey area Jump to sections: 1. A … More >>

The Budget 2012 – Our free summary guide

Regional Growth Fund for SMEs

Regional Growth Fund for SMEs Are you taking advantage of the funding available for your projects and business purchases? The Regional Growth Fund (RGF) is a £2.4bn fund operating across England from 2011 to 2015. It supports projects and programmes … More >>

Year End Tax Planning Guide 2011/12

Year end tax planning guide 2011/12 Are you taking advantage of the available reliefs and exemptions? As the end of the tax year approaches for many businesses; reviewing your affairs now will help you take advantage of the reliefs and … More >>

Charity Commission publishes new Risk Framework

Charity Commission publishes new Risk Framework The Charity Commission, the regulator for charities in England and Wales, has published its new Risk Framework together with information on how the framework will be applied. The Framework explains to trustees, charity advisors and … More >>

College appeals VAT rating on new buildings

College appeals VAT rating on new buildings Following a decision by an HMRC tribunal at the beginning of last year that the construction of a new college building should not qualify for zero rating for VAT purposes, an appeal has … More >>

Gift Aid and Payroll Giving Guide for Schools

School Charities – Gift Aid and Payroll Giving guide HMRC have published a Gift Aid and Payroll Giving guide for School Charities. The guide contains information and simple examples specifically related to funds received by school charities to help make … More >>