by David Jones | Aug 28, 2020 | Corona Virus, VAT
In last week’s Blog, I mentioned that this stimulus measure had been warmly welcomed by business. On the evidence of the first five weeks, it is most definitely helping the beleaguered hospitality sector. Despite all these positive vibes, an increasing number of...
by David Jones | Apr 23, 2020 | Corona Virus, VAT
During COVID 19 crisis, I am publishing bi-weekly Blogs focused on Small business. When there is some genuine changes or news that help businesses and individuals, you will be the first to know. Sometimes after a Government announcement, and it can be several days...
by David Jones | Mar 30, 2020 | Corona Virus, VAT
Many UK businesses are at risk of losing out on the coronavirus three month VAT deferment if they do not act immediately. After announcing the easement on 20th March, HMRC has followed up with a warning that direct debit payers must contact their banks to cancel the...
by David Jones | Mar 5, 2020 | VAT
The upper tribunal, which is essentially the tax Court of Appeal, has ruled that lift passes sold at an indoor ski centre should be subject to 5% VAT. Overturning the first-tier tribunal decision from 2018. The decision highlights one of the most worrying aspects of...
by David Jones | Feb 28, 2020 | Business Regulation, Business Tax, Tax Investigations, VAT
HMRC targeted Dodadine Ltd (trading as toucanBOX) on craft products and associated reading materials, produced for young children between the ages of three and eight years old. The company produce craft materials consisting of reading matter and components for craft...
by David Jones | Jan 10, 2020 | Business Regulation, VAT
I recently had an urgent SOS call from a client named Marco, who runs a pizza takeaway business. I felt like James Bond being called into action on a high-profile mission: ‘Operation Margherita’, so to speak. The business owner was convinced that if one of his...
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