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Covid-19 Update – What we know so far
Covid-19 Coronavirus - Support and help from James Scott The current Covid-19 coronavirus is affecting us all. Here we take a look at the measures taken by Government to tackle the challenges faced by business over the coming months. Businesses in the Retail,...
First impressions…do your numbers add up?
At James Scott our team is closely linked to our values. Over the last few years we have worked with Deborah Ogden, personal branding expert, to identify our firms chosen values. Here Deborah discusses the importance of first impressions. First impressions...do your...
Domestic Reverse Charge for VAT – UPDATE
On 6 September 2019, in response to representations from the construction sector, HMRC announced that the proposed implementation of the Domestic Reverse Charge for VAT has been postponed for 12 months and will now be implemented on 1 October 2020. Some businesses...
Latest Publications
Spring Budget 2020
March 12, 2020
Spring Budget 2020 - all you need to know (25/03/20 edit - or so we thought at the time!)
Insider March 2020
March 8, 2020
The Government is to press ahead with extending the off-payroll rules to the private sector next month, following the publication of a controversial report
Insider February 2020
February 10, 2020
The hourly national living wage rate for over-25s will increase from £8.21 to £8.72 for 2020/21
Insider January 2020
January 4, 2020
High earners could face large tax bills if they fail to declare pension contributions on their 2018/19 tax returns, according to a report.
Insider December 2019
December 8, 2019
Treasury committee demands "urgent" business rates reform
Insider November 2019
November 8, 2019
A government-backed pension provider is trialling emotive messages to nudge sole traders to start retirement saving
Insider October 2019
October 8, 2019
Small employers risk losing the Employment Allowance in 2020
Insider September 2019
September 12, 2019
Treasury to review tapered annual allowance as dispute rumbles on.
Insider August 2019
August 12, 2019
Demand for digital skills among businesses tipped to 'skyrocket'.
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