News and Events

Furnished Holiday Lettings Tax Regime to be Abolished

Published on 15th March 2024

Hospitality and Tourism is a key sector in the South West and this drives the demand for Furnished Holiday Lettings […]

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Double cab pick-ups – fastest U-turn in history?

Published on 19th February 2024

Double cab pick-up vehicles (with payload over one tonne) might be thirsty, but their treatment as commercial vehicles means they […]

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Last minute self-assessment tax returns

Published on 19th January 2024

The deadline for filing your self-assessment tax return for the 2022-23 year is fast approaching. You will need to file […]

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Firm to welcome two new Tax Partners

Published on 3rd April 2023

Simpkins Edwards is pleased to announce that Richard Tyler and David Shearer will be joining the firm as Tax Partners. […]

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Government announces phased mandation of Making Tax Digital for ITSA

Published on 13th January 2023

The Government has announced a phased mandation of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA). From April […]

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Taxation of Solar Energy

Published on 24th April 2022

Although the Feed in Tarif scheme closed in 2019 for new entrants, recent increases in electricity costs, improvements in system […]

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Taxation of Woodlands

Published on 10th April 2022

With growing focus on environmental aspects and the transition from Basic Payment to Environmental Land Management schemes, some farmers have […]

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Take Advantage: Tax Free Benefit For Directors and Employees

Published on 25th April 2022

What are called ‘trivial’ benefits, are far from trivial. They can make a very worthwhile add-on to remuneration, allowing you to […]

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Plastic Packaging Tax, Just Around the Corner

Published on 30th March 2022

What is the plastic packaging tax? Due to take effect from 1 April 2022, the tax will apply to plastic […]

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RPA Lump Sum Exit Scheme: capital tax treatment and timeline

Published on 17th February 2022

The RPA have released additional details of the Lump Sum Exit Scheme, which opens shortly for claims, as England transitions […]

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