Blogs from Larking Gowen

Jack reviews the 2021 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market and looks at the outlook for 2022.

Steve discusses the latest draft guidance for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) outgoers scheme for farmers considering retirement.

Melanie explains the impact of the McCloud judgement on enhanced lifetime allowance protection for members of the NHS Pension Scheme and the urgency for some pension holders to take action before 31 March 202

Two years on, Ellis reviews some of the key changes of the SRA Accounts Rules and how these rules can benefit solicitors and their clients. She also looks at some of the teething issues and additional guidance issued by the SRA.

Nina looks into the recent government announcement about the self-assessment tax returns submission date and the one-month, no penalty reprieve.

The Government has announced grants to help businesses hit by the rise in COVID cases, as well as re-introducing the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme. Martin Sanders discusses what this may mean for leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses and whether the government support goes far enough.

Peter discusses the pros and cons of a cash free economy.

Lee Green looks at HMRC’s recent guidance update about possible joint and several liability notices being issued to directors of insolvent companies that have a tax liability with HMRC. 

Jamie looks at salary sacrifice schemes for cars and the impact on pension benefits and growth.

Jamie explores the options for tax relief on cars for medical professionals, whether they are partners or salaried.

A ‘preference’ occurs when a company facing insolvency puts a specific creditor, or group of creditors, into a better position than the other creditors. A director could face personal liability if a preference has been made, which could result in the director being disqualified.