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Magma Corporate Finance advises on sale of Seaton Partners
Magma Corporate Finance is pleased to have advised on the sale of technology consultancy Seaton Partners to Big Four accountancy firm, EY. Seaton Partners has one office in…
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UK partners and sole traders face higher tax bills in 2022
Following government proposals to shift the date when certain businesses disclose their income, over half a million partners and sole traders may face higher tax bills than expected…
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Over-55s failing to check IHT implications
Despite many believing their estates will exceed the threshold, nearly a third of over-55s are yet to check how Inheritance Tax (IHT) could impact them. Research conducted by…
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Employers “named and shamed” for failing to pay minimum wage
191 employers have been publically named and shamed by the government for not paying the National Minimum Wage (NMW). In the current list of employers published, £2.1m was…
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HMRC tax avoidance unit shut down
Following no evidence of a correlation between the use of family investment companies (FICs) and non-compliant behaviour, the specialist HMRC unit has been disbanded. HMRC began to recognise…
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Furlough scheme contribution doubles for employers
On 1 August employer contribution doubled to 20% and will remain at this level until the scheme ends on 30 September 2021. Employers must now pay 20% of…
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Adding robustness to your R&D claim
HMRC has stepped up their scrutiny for Research & Development (R&D) tax reliefs by recruiting 100 new inspectors, highlighting the importance for businesses to put together a robust…
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HMRC looks to address clearance issues
HMRC is liaising with tax professionals over clearance changes concerns, such as missed deadlines and misunderstandings of the commercial drivers for business transactions. Applying for statutory clearance in…
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Magma Corporate Finance advises Interflex Limited on management buyout
Interflex Limited, an automotive parts manufacturer in Nottinghamshire, has undergone a management buyout (MBO) as part of their ongoing expansion plans. Set up in 2003, Interflex supply a…