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Budget 2020: predictions on Sajid Javid’s tax announcements
What will the Chancellor announce in the Budget 2020? We have put together some key tax areas Sajid Javid may focus on.
Conservative Party elected with working majority
Now that Boris Johnson and his Conservative party have won the General Election will we finally Get Brexit Done? More importantly, can the UK Government now get on with running the country and sort out urgent issues such as the NHS and social care? We will have to...
Fines and penalties for not completing your Self Assessment tax return
The 31 January Self Assessment tax return deadline is fast approaching. What are the financial implications if you miss the deadline?
31 January deadline for pre Brexit EU VAT refund claims
With only three weeks until the proposed Brexit date, HMRC has set a 31 January deadline for online claims for EU VAT refunds via their website.
Make saving tax one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2020
The UK tax year ends on 5 April and so January, February and March can provide a last-minute chance to save tax with some careful planning.
Ellacotts Charity of the Year 2020 is SSNAP
We are very proud to announce that our new Charity of the Year for 2020 is SSNAP - the Charity for Sick Newborns and their Parents at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. Throughout the year, we will be raising money through dress down days, cake bakes and our big...
Ellacotts raise a massive £9,500 for mental health charity Mind
We’re very proud to announce that we have smashed our £5,000 target and raised a grand total of £9,500 for Mind!
Benchmarking the 2018 harvest
We recently held an event for our arable clients to discuss the 2018 harvest and summarise below our findings and comments: Key trends: We have generally seen a drop in combinable crop yields for the 2018 harvest compared to 2017. This reduction has been less for our...
Claim a VAT refund if you build a home – don’t leave it too late!
If you are building a new home or converting a non-residential building (such as a barn) into a home, you may be able to reclaim VAT on materials used under the ‘DIY Scheme’. The value of claims under this scheme can be significant. When do I need to submit my VAT...
Know your Plant and Machinery Allowances
It’s that time of year again, the nights are long and it’s the start of a new year. Whilst the thought of harvest 2020 is a particularly daunting one given the horrendous conditions affecting autumn drilling, you may be thinking ahead to machinery requirements, keen...
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