by David Jones | Aug 24, 2023 | Business Tax, Opinion, Personal Finance, Tax Investigations
To paraphrase the late Paul Daniels, ‘Not a lot’. But before we get into the meat of today’s Blog, I think it might be helpful to specify exactly what a social media influencer is, as defined by the Influencer Marketing Hub (a leading online platform that connects...
by David Jones | Aug 17, 2023 | Business Tax, VAT
For the ordinary man or woman-in-the-street, the distinction between a drink and a beverage may seem purely academic, but this has actually generated a great deal of interest for both VAT experts and the Revenue, because the implications of just where the line is...
by David Jones | Aug 3, 2023 | Business Tax, Self Assessment, VAT
As it has now been four months since I’ve posted a Blog on some of the more interesting and sometimes bizarre questions asked by clients and readers of the Blog, here’s today’s selection: Why can’t I claim my VAT back? Do I have to charge VAT on my yacht? Is my bra...
by David Jones | Jul 27, 2023 | Business Tax, Payroll Services, Self Assessment
At budget time last year, I expressed my worry that HMRC would try to obtain even more data from employers, businesses, and individuals and with their latest announcement, and unfortunately, I have been proven right. Read the blog here This week they have announced...
by David Jones | Jul 20, 2023 | Business Tax, Payroll Services, Personal Tax Planning, Self Assessment, Tax Investigations
The use of mini-umbrella companies (MUC) to employ contractors or temporary workers has been a well-used scheme over the years and has resulted in the individuals concerned, avoiding considerable amounts of Income Tax and NIC. This is a subject that I’ve covered in...
by David Jones | Jul 13, 2023 | Business Tax
On August 1st, in just a couple of weeks’ time, the method by which the duty on alcohol is applied will drastically alter, with the changes resulting in the biggest reform of alcohol duties for nearly 150 years. The UK government is introducing a new, simplified...
David Jones is the Senior Partner and Founder of Morgan Jones & Company. Born in Liverpool and an Accountancy graduate of the University of Wolverhampton, David spent twenty years working for the Customs & Excise in London then Shrewsbury before starting his own business. David's depth of knowledge of the UK tax system and his ability to communicate this learning has seen Morgan Jones & Company grow into Shropshire's most respected Accountancy Practice. Email David