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Case study: HMRC R&D enquiry
Case study takeaways:
- Our client provides e-learning services internationally and they developed an online educational platform specialising in IELTS
- haysmacintyre worked with the client to prepare a response to HMRC following an enquiry, defending their R&D work
- HMRC accepted both claims on our first response with no further amendments
VAT recovery on sale of shares in subsidiary companies
In July 2023, the Upper Tier Tribunal (UTT) released its decision in the case of Hotel La Tour (HLT).
haysmacintyre Deals Roundup 2023
We’re pleased to announce haysmacintyre’s Deals Roundup for 2023. Despite difficult market conditions in 2023, we saw a number of successes for our clients on IPO and M&A transactions, across the Creative, Media & Technology, Corporate and Hospitality sectors.
National Minimum Wage – latest round of naming and shaming
The latest naming and shaming list (the Scheme), published by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) on 20 February 2024, revealed that 524 businesses failed to pay their employees the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
How to appeal against tax penalties – Telegraph Money
Danielle Ford, Partner and Head of Tax Disputes & Resolutions, has featured in Telegraph Money in an article discussing how to appeal against penalties and get a successful outcome.
Navigating the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023
On 15 December 2023, The Secretary of State for the Department of Business and Trade issued a ‘Code of Practice’ to promote fairness and transparency around the allocation of tips across the hospitality sector. Despite the announcement, many operators were still left with uncertainty and questions on how the Act and Code of Practice would […]
Changes to creative sector tax relief claims
Last year, HMRC announced that it would change the process for making creative sector tax relief claims. Although the change was announced last summer, guidance was only issued by HMRC on 19 February 2024 leaving a very short window for organisations to be compliant with the new rules.
Changes to Companies House filing fees
Companies House has announced a revision in its filing fees, effective from 1 May 2024. This adjustment is part of a broader initiative under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, which aims to enhance the integrity and reliability of the UK’s corporate registry.