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Posts by James Geary
Patent Box – Relief for protecting your IP
With Corporation Tax now at 25%, this relief is now more popular than ever, but how does it work and does it make the costs of obtaining patents worthwhile?
Spring Statement 2025 – what can we expect?
James explores some of the key areas where changes are already coming, and where further adjustments may be made.
Autumn Budget 2024: Business Tax
James provides an overview of the announcements relating to business tax including the roadmap, R&D and Capital Allowances.
Biggest Budget in a generation – what might we see?
James outlines what he is expecting from this Budget following the government’s continuous warnings about the “pain” some may feel due to the black hole they claim to have inherited,
Outdated information prompted a debate about R&D Tax Relief – what are the facts?
R&D Tax Relief suddenly surfaced in the news and media channels yesterday and it seems to have sparked quite a…
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Spring Budget 2024: Child Benefit, SDLT and Creative Industries
James outlines the announcements made in respect of Child Benefit, SDLT and the Creative Industries.
Tax treatment of double cab pick ups – another U-turn
The government has made a swift U-turn regarding the tax treatment of double cab pick ups (DCPUs).
Car versus double cab pick up tax rules are changing
If you are thinking of buying a double cab pick up in 2024, then you may find this article a…
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Autumn Statement round-up: Business Tax
James provides a summary of the business tax announcements covering R&D Tax Relief and Expensing.
Is a salary or dividend best for director/shareholders?
The introduction of higher corporation tax rates for company profits over £50,000 may impact the advice given.
Merger of R&D Tax Relief schemes likely to go ahead
James explains how the government have issued draft legislation for consultation on the proposal to merge the two forms of corporation tax relief for expenditure on R&D.
R&D Tax Relief – New claims processes explained
James explains the new process requirements for filing R&D claims effective this month.
R&D Tax Relief – HMRC enquiry activity
In the second of a series of three articles on R&D, James discusses the current volume compliance approach being utilised by HMRC.
R&D Tax Relief – Reform of reliefs (part 1)
In the first of a series of three articles on R&D, James discusses recent changes to the reliefs.
Associated companies – can my company benefit from the small company Corporation Tax rate?
For the first time in 8 years we have returned to a system of two rates of Corporation Tax– but what does this mean?
Spring Budget 2023 Summary: Business Tax
James Geary summarises the announcements relating Business Tax which include R&D Tax Relief, Capital Allowances, Share Options and Venture Capital Schemes.
Autumn Statement: Business Tax – R&D Tax Relief
James explains the announcements concerning the area of Research and Development which will impact on businesses which claim the relief
“Growth Plan” Mini-Budget round-up: Business Taxes
James outlines the most significant changes for business taxes resulting from today’s announcements, some of which were expected and nearly all are welcome.
Attracting and retaining key staff with shares
James outlines the four HMRC ‘tax-advantaged’ schemes that provide employees and employers with income tax and National Insurance Contribution (NIC) advantages