Business Doctor Coveo Index

31 July 2005

17 August 2008
Ref :970

Q: Company mobiles are tax exempt
AC writes:
03 August 2008
Ref :969

Q: Advice from experts on how to go about your small business
AC writes:
20 July 2008
Ref :968

Q: Prizes for suggestions can escape tax
AC writes:
13 July 2008
Ref :967

Q: Experts cheaper than courts
AC writes:
06 July 2008
Ref :966

Q: CIS Scheme
AC writes:
22 June 2008
Ref :965

Q: Forcing a firm to repay a loan
AC writes:
08 June 2008
Ref :964

Q: Maximising tax relief
AC writes:
01 June 2008
Ref :963

Q: Are there really no liability limits for directors
AC writes:
20 April 2008
Ref :962

Q: Taxing issue for foreign builder
AC writes:
06 April 2008
Ref :961

Q: Cutting tax on gains
AC writes:
16 March 2008
Ref :960

Q: Road pricing boost for company cars
AC writes:
02 March 2008
Ref :959

Q: Uncollected debts raise Vat problem
AC writes:
10 February 2008
Ref :958

Q: Angry holder of minority stake seeks justice
AC writes:
27 January 2008
Ref :957

Q: Investor seeks assurances on tax relief
AC writes:
06 January 2008
Ref :956

Q: Is Adviser an employee?
AC writes:
30 December 2007
Ref :954

Q: Large firms dont like sole traders
AC writes:
23 December 2007
Ref :953

Q: VAT on Buildings
AC writes:
16 December 2007
Ref :955

Q: When the marriage ends, divorce the company too
AC writes:
02 December 2007
Ref :952

Q: Sale of shares in unquoted company
AC writes:
18 November 2007
Ref :951

Q: Cut tax on selling shares back to firm
AC writes:
11 November 2007
Ref :950

Q: Cut tax on gain from closing a company
AC writes:
21 October 2007
Ref :949

Q: Sell up before April or pay more tax on capital gains
AC writes:
26 August 2007
Ref :945

Q: Tax Call for UK Branch
AC writes:
19 August 2007
Ref :944

Q: Selling out with no pain
AC writes:
05 August 2007
Ref :943

Q: Drive down company car tax
AC writes:
15 July 2007
Ref :942

Q: Buying out ex-partners
AC writes:
10 June 2007
Ref :941

Q: Staff Share sale rights
AC writes:
20 May 2007
Ref :939

Q: Putting a value on investors stakes
AC writes:
13 May 2007
Ref :938

Q: Taxman logs on to home computers
AC writes:
06 May 2007
Ref :937

Q: More subcontractots can be paid gross
AC writes:
08 April 2007
Ref :936

Q: Buyouts made simple
AC writes:
01 April 2007
Ref :935

Q: Tax pitfalls overseas
AC writes:
25 March 2007
Ref :934

Q: Congestion fee can be tax free
AC writes:
11 March 2007
Ref :933

Q: Contentious Chairman
AC writes:
04 March 2007
Ref :932

Q: Tax relief not likely
AC writes:
25 February 2007
Ref :931

Q: Tax on New Property
AC writes:
04 February 2007
Ref :929

Q: Bank could close firm
AC writes:
27 January 2007
Ref :928

Q: Buying out the owner
AC writes:
21 January 2007
Ref :927

Q: Simple ways to wind up a firm
AC writes:
07 January 2007
Ref :926

Q: Board need not tell all to shareholders
AC writes:
31 December 2006
Ref :925

Q: Tax relief on travel does not go far
AC writes:
24 December 2006
Ref :924

Q: Benefits of Flat-Rate VAT
AC writes:
17 December 2006
Ref :923

Q: Getting BATR on Property
AC writes:
26 November 2006
Ref :921

Q: Transferring property to a limited company
AC writes:
19 November 2006
Ref :920

Q: Sued after Retirement
AC writes:
12 November 2006
Ref :919

Q: Passing shares to my son
AC writes:
29 October 2006
Ref :918

Q: Weighing up options for shaking off bankruptcy
AC writes:
22 October 2006
Ref :917

Q: Bank can pay interest gross
AC writes:
15 October 2006
Ref :916

Q: Can I be forced to sell my share?
AC writes:
08 October 2006
Ref :915

Q: Cutting tax with pension payments
AC writes:
01 October 2006
Ref :914

Q: Tax fears over property sale
AC writes:
17 September 2006
Ref :913

Q: Is my cleaner classed as self-employed?
AC writes:
10 September 2006
Ref :912

Q: VAT bewilders home workers
AC writes:
03 September 2006
Ref :911

Q: Taxman insists receipts are kept
AC writes:
27 August 2006
Ref :910

Q: Postponing the year's accounts
AC writes:
20 August 2006
Ref :909

Q: Claiming tax on office in garden
AC writes:
13 August 2006
Ref :908

Q: Flexible way to protect partners
AC writes:
06 August 2006
Ref :907

Q: Cost of giving loans to directors
AC writes:
30 July 2006
Ref :906

Q: Is labour a cost or an asset?
AC writes:
23 July 2006
Ref :905

Q: Tax breaks for investors
AC writes:
16 July 2006
Ref :904

Q: Saving tax on property sale
AC writes:
09 July 2006
Ref :903

Q: Taxing times for a company van
AC writes:
02 July 2006
Ref :902

Q: Loan deal would not cut tax bill
AC writes:
25 June 2006
Ref :901

Q: Tax liability on gift of shares
AC writes:
18 June 2006
Ref :900

Q: Switch investments without big tax bill
AC writes:
04 June 2006
Ref :899

Q: Cutting tax on investor payout
AC writes:
28 May 2006
Ref :898

Q: Overseas payments can still be hit by tax
AC writes:
21 May 2006
Ref :897

Q: Picking the time to put a purchase in the accounts
AC writes:
14 May 2006
Ref :896

Q: Property move hit by gains tax
AC writes:
07 May 2006
Ref :895

Q: Family debt may go bad
AC writes:
30 April 2006
Ref :894

Q: Pension payments face new limits
AC writes:
16 April 2006
Ref :893

Q: Proving shares are of negligible value
AC writes:
09 April 2006
Ref :892

Q: Extracting property profits from a company
AC writes:
02 April 2006
Ref :891

Q: Investing accumulated profits
AC writes:
19 March 2006
Ref :890

Q: US share options can be taxed here
AC writes:
12 March 2006
Ref :889

Q: Tax relief for defunct firm
AC writes:
05 March 2006
Ref :888

Q: Can my sales director be self-employed?
AC writes:
26 February 2006
Ref :887

Q: Will deposit be taxed?
AC writes:
12 February 2006
Ref :885

Q: Getting the most out of goodwill
AC writes:
29 January 2006
Ref :884

Q: Lower Nics for pensioners
AC writes:
11 December 2005
Ref :881

Q: Tax-relief limits hit big luxury cars
AC writes:
04 December 2005
Ref :880

Q: Finding a buyer for my business
AC writes:
20 November 2005
Ref :879

Q: Employment status poses tax risk
AC writes:
06 November 2005
Ref :878

Q: Confused by VAT charges
AC writes:
30 October 2005
Ref :877

Q: Buying out a shareholder
AC writes:
23 October 2005
Ref :876

Q: Builders face tax overhaul
AC writes:
16 October 2005
Ref :875

Q: Payroll pointers
AC writes:
09 October 2005
Ref :873

Q: Tax on shell holding company
AC writes:
18 September 2005
Ref :872

Q: Use of losses
AC writes:
14 August 2005
Ref :870

Q: Sole trader or company: what's best?
AC writes:
07 August 2005
Ref :869

Q: Turning Into A Limited Firm
AC writes:
19 June 2005
Ref :862

Q: Expenses from working away from home
AC writes:
12 June 2005
Ref :863

Q: Interest on a friendly loan
AC writes:
05 June 2005
Ref :867

Q: Gift of property
AC writes:
29 May 2005
Ref :868

Q: Tax allowance for employees
AC writes:
22 May 2005
Ref :861

Q: Trapped by minimum pension age
AC writes:
08 May 2005
Ref :860

Q: Accounting for overseas contract
AC writes:
01 May 2005
Ref :859

Q: The best way of selling up
AC writes:
24 April 2005
Ref :858

Q: Tax relief on buying shares
AC writes:
08 April 2005
Ref :857

Q: Selling a hotel that's your home
AC writes:
03 April 2005
Ref :856

Q: Buyout leaves debts behind
AC writes:
27 March 2005
Ref :855

Q: Credit rating conundrum
AC writes:
13 March 2005
Ref :854

Q: Contract won't deter taxman
AC writes:
06 March 2005
Ref :853

Q: Family yield on value of shares
AC writes:
27 February 2005
Ref :852

Q: Home office policy poser
AC writes:
20 February 2005
Ref :851

Q: Dispute over asset's value
AC writes:
13 February 2005
Ref :850

Q: Tax on the sale of a business
AC writes:
06 February 2005
Ref :849

Q: Shareholder assets sold too cheaply
AC writes:
30 January 2005
Ref :848

Q: Avoid being taxed in two countries
AC writes:
23 January 2005
Ref :847

Q: Tax perks differ in buying goodwill
AC writes:
16 January 2005
Ref :846

Q: Selling shares in a family firm
AC writes:
09 January 2005
Ref :845

Q: Frozen out after fraud
AC writes:
02 January 2005
Ref :844

Q: Setting losses against tax on last year’s profit
AC writes:
19 December 2004
Ref :843

Q: Tax loss from a capital gain
AC writes:
12 December 2004
Ref :842

Q: Will taxman pay for my training?
AC writes:
05 December 2004
Ref :841

Q: Partners can be rewarded while limiting their liability
AC writes:
28 November 2004
Ref :840

Q: Taxman swoops on festive gifts
AC writes:
21 November 2004
Ref :839

Q: Benefits of incorporation
AC writes:
14 November 2004
Ref :837

Q: Auditor fell down on the job
AC writes:
07 November 2004
Ref :836

Q: Director seeks some direction
AC writes:
31 October 2004
Ref :835

Q: Losses ruining my software project
AC writes:
24 October 2004
Ref :832

Q: We need retirement income from our firm
AC writes:
17 October 2004
Ref :831

Q: Tax can be cut on sale of pub
AC writes:
10 October 2004
Ref :830

Q: Planning for inheritance
AC writes:
03 October 2004
Ref :829

Q: Customs call for a VAT visit
AC writes:
26 September 2004
Ref :828

Q: Limited company could cut tax bill
AC writes:
19 September 2004
Ref :827

Q: What happens when a partner in a firm dies?
AC writes:
12 September 2004
Ref :826

Q: The best way of buying out a competitor
AC writes:
05 September 2004
Ref :825

Q: Charity link can be taxing
AC writes:
30 August 2004
Ref :824

Q: US firm setting up in Britain
AC writes:
22 August 2004
Ref :823

Q: Bailing out of a family company
AC writes:
15 August 2004
Ref :822

Q: Property considerations for a new company
AC writes:
08 August 2004
Ref :820

Q: Changes on dividend tax
AC writes:
01 August 2004
Ref :819

Q: How long do I have to keep tax records?
AC writes:
25 July 2004
Ref :818

Q: Is it better to be a company?
AC writes:
18 July 2004
Ref :817

Q: Draw capital without tax
AC writes:
11 July 2004
Ref :816

Q: Red tape hits policy sellers
AC writes:
04 July 2004
Ref :815

Q: A question of partnership...
AC writes:
27 June 2004
Ref :9

Q: Three years to secure patent
AC writes:
20 June 2004
Ref :3

Q: Need we become a company?
AC writes:
23 May 2004
Ref :2

Q: Saving your pension during bankruptcy
AC writes:
18 May 2004
Ref :811

Q: It's cheaper if firm pays direct to pension plan
AC writes:
06 May 2004
Ref :808

Q: Computers lent to staff qualify for tax relief
AC writes:
02 May 2004
Ref :5

Q: Should I sell my family's shareholding?
AC writes:
19 April 2004
Ref :807

Q: Corporation Tax on dividends
AC writes:
14 April 2004
Ref :806

Q: Cutting the bill for tax on dividends
AC writes:
05 April 2004
Ref :805

Q: Government can help with a start-up loan
AC writes:
28 March 2004
Ref :804

Q: Switchboard seller’s wrong connection
AC writes:
21 March 2004
Ref :78

Q: Gain on holiday let can be rolled over
AC writes:
07 March 2004
Ref :803

Q: Buy-to-let Capital Gains
AC writes:
04 March 2004
Ref :800

Q: Can I avoid tax on a company car?
AC writes:
25 January 2004
Ref :51

Q: Investors can force a firm to have an audit
AC writes:
19 January 2004
Ref :799

Q: Overseas Vat cannot be reclaimed in UK
AC writes:
11 January 2004
Ref :786

Q: Win the name game with a trademark
AC writes:
04 January 2004
Ref :787

Q: Company logos on cars wont cut tax
AC writes:
23 December 2003
Ref :802

Q: Is it wise to avoid the hassle of an audit
AC writes:
14 December 2003
Ref :286

Q: Loneliness of a sole trader
AC writes:
08 December 2003
Ref :798

Q: Franchisees: are they a liability?
AC writes:
03 December 2003
Ref :785

Q: Help me to sell my firm
AC writes:
18 November 2003
Ref :784

Q: Insurer won't pay asbestos claim
AC writes:
14 November 2003
Ref :797

Q: Start-up seeks backing to buy premises
AC writes:
03 November 2003
Ref :783

Q: Being a day late with VAT led to £800 fine
AC writes:
20 October 2003
Ref :782

Q: Will I be taxed on parking
AC writes:
13 October 2003
Ref :781

Q: Cheers! Here's to tax relief after pub loss
AC writes:
07 October 2003
Ref :796

Q: Are my reps employees?
AC writes:
28 September 2003
Ref :795

Q: Sons caught in rent trap
AC writes:
28 September 2003
Ref :794

Q: Many risks but few rewards
AC writes:
22 September 2003
Ref :793

Q: Tighten controls to spot fake invoices
AC writes:
15 September 2003
Ref :789

Q: Debt liabilities of former directors
AC writes:
15 September 2003
Ref :788

Q: Working out the best way to cash in company assets
AC writes:
08 September 2003
Ref :790

Q: Can a disqualified director act as a general manager?
AC writes:
07 September 2003
Ref :791

Q: Tax relief for family investors
AC writes:
31 August 2003
Ref :792

Q: Tax relief for the cost of new home
AC writes:
27 August 2003
Ref :780

Q: Agency owner has designs on growth
AC writes:
27 August 2003
Ref :779

Q: Firm has built up little goodwill
AC writes:
18 August 2003
Ref :778

Q: Goodwill route to a tax-free nest egg
AC writes:
18 August 2003
Ref :777

Q: Complexity of taper relief can result in high tax bill
AC writes:
10 August 2003
Ref :776

Q: Banking on a change of status
AC writes:
10 August 2003
Ref :775

Q: Deferring capital gains tax until flats are redeveloped
AC writes:
05 August 2003
Ref :774

Q: Auditors' role in conflict of interest
AC writes:
05 August 2003
Ref :773

Q: Having too many firms raises costs
AC writes:
01 August 2003
Ref :772

Q: Convincing the taxman of expenses without receipts
AC writes:
21 July 2003
Ref :771

Q: Tax credits for a seasonal business
AC writes:
21 July 2003
Ref :770

Q: Most lucrative exit from company sale
AC writes:
14 July 2003
Ref :767

Q: Tax relief on holiday rental property
AC writes:
14 July 2003
Ref :766

Q: Pitfalls of investing in private company
AC writes:
07 July 2003
Ref :765

Q: How to avoid paying too much UK tax
AC writes:
07 July 2003
Ref :764

Q: Capital gains risk of a mothers gift
AC writes:
30 June 2003
Ref :768

Q: Redundancy for a closing post office
AC writes:
29 June 2003
Ref :769

Q: Tax guidence for an inheritance
AC writes:
24 June 2003
Ref :763

Q: Sole trader turns into a company
AC writes:
24 June 2003
Ref :762

Q: Cutting tax bill on sale of assets
AC writes:
15 June 2003
Ref :761

Q: Tax relief on expensive cars
AC writes:
09 June 2003
Ref :760

Q: Making the most of taper relief
AC writes:
09 June 2003
Ref :759

Q: Shareholders escape tax by issuing bonus shares
AC writes:
01 June 2003
Ref :758

Q: Doctor must keep expense records
AC writes:
01 June 2003
Ref :757

Q: Tax guidelines for barter transactions
AC writes:
25 May 2003
Ref :756

Q: Coming clean over a VAT mistake
AC writes:
25 May 2003
Ref :755

Q: Rules for drumming up investment
AC writes:
11 May 2003
Ref :754

Q: Taxman may allow NI-free income
AC writes:
11 May 2003
Ref :753

Q: Cutting the tax bill on profit from sale of a let property
AC writes:
04 May 2003
Ref :752

Q: Responsibility of a former director
AC writes:
04 May 2003
Ref :728

Q: Tax rules for owning property
AC writes:
28 April 2003
Ref :748

Q: Shopping for couple's retirement solution
AC writes:
27 April 2003
Ref :749

Q: Wife needs to keep up pension contribution
AC writes:
22 April 2003
Ref :751

Q: No tax relief for dinner bills
AC writes:
22 April 2003
Ref :750

Q: Customs help for a tax headache
AC writes:
14 April 2003
Ref :747

Q: Keeping track of Euro dealings
AC writes:
14 April 2003
Ref :746

Q: Using the law to find rogue client
AC writes:
07 April 2003
Ref :741

Q: Tax rules if you buy to let
AC writes:
07 April 2003
Ref :740

Q: Best ways to share company profits
AC writes:
31 March 2003
Ref :743

Q: Keeping track of accounts
AC writes:
31 March 2003
Ref :742

Q: Tax rules for a share buyout
AC writes:
23 March 2003
Ref :745

Q: Working for old boss as a consultant
AC writes:
23 March 2003
Ref :744

Q: Engineers study mechanics of becoming a limited company
AC writes:
10 March 2003
Ref :738

Q: Investors offer best guide to value of a start-up firm
AC writes:
10 March 2003
Ref :739

Q: Shutting down a dormant company
AC writes:
03 March 2003
Ref :737

Q: Tax breaks for company car
AC writes:
03 March 2003
Ref :727

Q: Private auction could reveal the true value of a business
AC writes:
24 February 2003
Ref :260

Q: Directors are shy of banks
AC writes:
23 February 2003
Ref :259

Q: Best route to a fair share deal
AC writes:
10 February 2003
Ref :710

Q: Changed rules for limited companies
AC writes:
10 February 2003
Ref :711

Q: Scheme that cuts out VAT headache
AC writes:
03 February 2003
Ref :736

Q: Confusion over tax payments
AC writes:
29 January 2003
Ref :735

Q: Audit and small pension schemes
AC writes:
29 January 2003
Ref :734

Q: Getting benefits without paying
AC writes:
20 January 2003
Ref :733

Q: Lease review is the answer to rent debt
AC writes:
20 January 2003
Ref :732

Q: Little tax relief in a garage conversion
AC writes:
12 January 2003
Ref :731

Q: Daughter may miss out on taper relief
AC writes:
12 January 2003
Ref :730

Q: Foreign sports stars score with UK travel expenses
AC writes:
06 January 2003
Ref :729

Q: Swiss status won't avoid tax
AC writes:
06 January 2003
Ref :726

Q: Recover the cost of paying for maternity
AC writes:
16 December 2002
Ref :719

Q: Ground rules for setting up a firm
AC writes:
16 December 2002
Ref :717

Q: Should I expose director or get my money back first?
AC writes:
08 December 2002
Ref :715

Q: Tax snag of owning numberous firms
AC writes:
08 December 2002
Ref :716

Q: Financial health of a medical practice
AC writes:
01 December 2002
Ref :725

Q: Bankruptcy as a tool for debt collection
AC writes:
01 December 2002
Ref :724

Q: Beware of tax traps when setting up a subsidiary
AC writes:
24 November 2002
Ref :723

Q: Must I reveal these details to client?
AC writes:
24 November 2002
Ref :722

Q: Tax breaks from a freehold property
AC writes:
16 November 2002
Ref :721

Q: Double tax danger of dual ownership
AC writes:
11 November 2002
Ref :713

Q: Retrieving owners' loan to company
AC writes:
11 November 2002
Ref :712

Q: Treaty is answer to double taxation
AC writes:
04 November 2002
Ref :708

Q: Taking over trade debts
AC writes:
04 November 2002
Ref :709

Q: Long-term plans to sell ad firm
AC writes:
28 October 2002
Ref :707

Q: Sale cost can be used to cut CGT
AC writes:
28 October 2002
Ref :588

Q: Company losses cannot be set against personal tax
AC writes:
18 October 2002
Ref :720

Q: Query over an accountant’s bill that just didn’t add up
AC writes:
07 October 2002
Ref :620

Q: Writing off losses against income tax
AC writes:
07 October 2002
Ref :619

Q: Flat-rate Vat scheme cuts down on the form filling
AC writes:
29 September 2002
Ref :604

Q: How to confront a disabled worker failing in her duties
AC writes:
29 September 2002
Ref :605

Q: Tax break on tennis court is ruled 'out'
AC writes:
29 September 2002
Ref :606

Q: No redundancy for a one-man company
AC writes:
23 September 2002
Ref :607

Q: Watching for the postman
AC writes:
22 September 2002
Ref :608

Q: Trouble with a tractor
AC writes:
16 September 2002
Ref :613

Q: How to keep tax down when selling a Firm
AC writes:
16 September 2002
Ref :614

Q: Office politics and the revenue
AC writes:
09 September 2002
Ref :609

Q: On-call drivers face tax bill for keeping vans at home
AC writes:
09 September 2002
Ref :610

Q: Making the most of a firm's sale
AC writes:
02 September 2002
Ref :611

Q: Weighing up the tax odds on selling a bookie's shop
AC writes:
01 September 2002
Ref :612

Q: Paying for piecework
AC writes:
26 August 2002
Ref :618

Q: Estate agent on the net
AC writes:
25 August 2002
Ref :617

Q: Capital gains on cottage
AC writes:
19 August 2002
Ref :616

Q: Have I a legal interest in shares
AC writes:
19 August 2002
Ref :615

Q: Earning over the Internet
AC writes:
12 August 2002
Ref :602

Q: You cannot cut tax this way
AC writes:
12 August 2002
Ref :603

Q: Checking up on charities
AC writes:
06 August 2002
Ref :600

Q: Salesmen on the dot
AC writes:
28 July 2002
Ref :599

Q: The company route to lower taxes
AC writes:
28 July 2002
Ref :598

Q: Fair way to share the profits
AC writes:
21 July 2002
Ref :591

Q: Cutting tax bill on company payouts
AC writes:
21 July 2002
Ref :590

Q: Shareholder fights attempt to edge him out
AC writes:
16 July 2002
Ref :281

Q: Cash control is vital to success
AC writes:
14 July 2002
Ref :589

Q: Director won’t take any risks
AC writes:
07 July 2002
Ref :597

Q: No escape from VAT for a charity
AC writes:
07 July 2002
Ref :596

Q: Tax burden scuppers retirement plan
AC writes:
30 June 2002
Ref :595

Q: Cutting CGT on asset transfer
AC writes:
30 June 2002
Ref :594

Q: Claiming costs against tax
AC writes:
23 June 2002
Ref :593

Q: No taper relief on private homes
AC writes:
23 June 2002
Ref :592

Q: Turning profits into property
AC writes:
19 June 2002
Ref :587

Q: Tax-free cash on retirement
AC writes:
19 June 2002
Ref :586

Q: Disgruntled partner can’t sell the firm
AC writes:
09 June 2002
Ref :580

Q: Am I better trading as a company?
AC writes:
09 June 2002
Ref :581

Q: Passing shares to the children
AC writes:
02 June 2002
Ref :585

Q: How to qualify for lower tax rate
AC writes:
02 June 2002
Ref :584

Q: Director's removal from the board
AC writes:
30 May 2002
Ref :578

Q: Is my business undervalued?
AC writes:
30 May 2002
Ref :579

Q: Is our accountant wrong?
AC writes:
20 May 2002
Ref :577

Q: Reducing tax on a dividened
AC writes:
16 May 2002
Ref :575

Q: Tax benefits of a sole trader
AC writes:
09 May 2002
Ref :573

Q: A 'friendly' business sale
AC writes:
29 April 2002
Ref :571

Q: Directors' route to a pension
AC writes:
29 April 2002
Ref :689

Q: Taxman's rules on who is self-employed
AC writes:
22 April 2002
Ref :569

Q: Rules for budding shopkeepers
AC writes:
22 April 2002
Ref :567

Q: Budget eases impact of Vat
AC writes:
22 April 2002
Ref :568

Q: Goodwill exempted from stamp duty
AC writes:
17 April 2002
Ref :566

Q: Partners plan to sell homes
AC writes:
15 April 2002
Ref :467

Q: Preparing for deadlock among company's main shareholders
AC writes:
07 April 2002
Ref :469

Q: Tax adviser's recipe for caterer wanting to pass firm on to son
AC writes:
02 April 2002
Ref :263

Q: Selling a business to a worker
AC writes:
02 April 2002
Ref :262

Q: Keep it simple: Be a sole trader
AC writes:
25 March 2002
Ref :258

Q: Revenue rules for profits tax
AC writes:
20 March 2002
Ref :254

Q: Partner has the right to wind up firm at any time
AC writes:
20 March 2002
Ref :256

Q: Avoiding tax on redundancy pay
AC writes:
10 March 2002
Ref :142

Q: Key features of a workers contract
AC writes:
10 March 2002
Ref :143

Q: Using a property as a pension
AC writes:
10 March 2002
Ref :140

Q: Taxi firm wants to drive out an abusive shareholder
AC writes:
05 March 2002
Ref :92

Q: Tax-efficient ways to wake assets of dormant company
AC writes:
27 February 2002
Ref :90

Q: Rights of small shareholders
AC writes:
27 February 2002
Ref :91

Q: Pensioners working as self-employed
AC writes:
11 February 2002
Ref :83

Q: Backpacker hopes to escape revenue
AC writes:
11 February 2002
Ref :84

Q: Tread carefully with tax probe
AC writes:
11 February 2002
Ref :85

Q: Cut the tax bill for taking profits out of a company
AC writes:
11 February 2002
Ref :87

Q: Rule changes hit big company cars
AC writes:
29 January 2002
Ref :80

Q: Shareholder's rights at AGM
AC writes:
29 January 2002
Ref :81

Q: Tax-efficient ways to sell a flat
AC writes:
21 January 2002
Ref :77

Q: How will revenue treat woodworm?
AC writes:
14 January 2002
Ref :75

Q: Tax dangers of a trade loss transfer
AC writes:
31 December 2001
Ref :71

Q: Tax and losses at struggling shop
AC writes:
31 December 2001
Ref :72

Q: Pursuing directors of failed company
AC writes:
17 December 2001
Ref :68

Q: Tenant's rent plea to office landlord
AC writes:
17 December 2001
Ref :69

Q: Contract wrangle delays land deal
AC writes:
10 December 2001
Ref :64

Q: Director fails to obtain tax relief on retirement
AC writes:
03 December 2001
Ref :57

Q: Recipe needed for restaurant
AC writes:
03 December 2001
Ref :58

Q: Cut your tax on capital gains
AC writes:
29 November 2001
Ref :53

Q: Director can have a stakeholder pension
AC writes:
29 November 2001
Ref :55

Q: Taxman cracks down on home allowances
AC writes:
11 November 2001
Ref :59

Q: Drivers' fuel 'fiddle' could land firm with a tax bill
AC writes:
11 November 2001
Ref :61

Q: Tax rules for shutting a firm
AC writes:
28 October 2001
Ref :63

Q: Will arrears cut size of pension?
AC writes:
28 October 2001
Ref :49

Q: Income tax puts a brake on company motorbike
AC writes:
23 October 2001
Ref :39

Q: Take profits as capital
AC writes:
23 October 2001
Ref :40

Q: Record firm gets in a spin over job promise
AC writes:
23 October 2001
Ref :41

Q: Make sure you are taxed only once
AC writes:
23 October 2001
Ref :42

Q: Property sale will trigger CGT bill
AC writes:
23 October 2001
Ref :43

Q: How do I uncover true profit of firm I inherited?
AC writes:
23 October 2001
Ref :44

Q: Stick to redundancy rules
AC writes:
23 October 2001
Ref :45

Q: Tax-efficient ways to profit
AC writes:
23 October 2001
Ref :46

Q: Shareholder can be bought out painlessly
AC writes:
23 October 2001
Ref :48

Q: Make the most of retirement relief
AC writes:
22 October 2001
Ref :50

Q: What you need to start a firm
AC writes:
22 October 2001
Ref :33

Q: Can I delay overtime pay?
AC writes:
22 October 2001
Ref :34

Q: Company cannot force staff to work overseas
AC writes:
22 October 2001
Ref :35

Q: Two ways to limit company losses
AC writes:
22 October 2001
Ref :36

Q: How to get a bigger share of the profits
AC writes:
22 October 2001
Ref :37

Q: Authority wants worker removed
AC writes:
22 October 2001
Ref :38

Q: Bill sent six years later
AC writes:
19 August 2001
Ref :28

Q: Tax guidelines for retiring trader
AC writes:
19 August 2001
Ref :29

Q: Advertising for investors may cost dear
AC writes:
12 August 2001
Ref :16

Q: Dilemma over redundancy (12 August 2001)
AC writes:
12 August 2001
Ref :17

Q: Cutting tax on sale of goodwill (12 August 2001)
AC writes:
12 August 2001
Ref :15

Q: Action to recover unpaid rent must be taken within six years (12 August 2001)
AC writes:
05 August 2001
Ref :26

Q: How to measure company success
AC writes:
05 August 2001
Ref :27

Q: Businesses can be VAT linked
AC writes:
29 July 2001
Ref :30

Q: Lawyer should draft board's contracts
AC writes:
29 July 2001
Ref :31

Q: Director seeks best way to cash in his company stake (29 July 2001)
AC writes:
22 July 2001
Ref :32

Q: Selling a pub to the staff (22 July 2001)
AC writes:
15 July 2001
Ref :652

Q: How to convert capital losses
AC writes:
15 July 2001
Ref :651

Q: Confusion over dividends tax
AC writes:
08 July 2001
Ref :650

Q: Colleagues drew up contract in secret
AC writes:
08 July 2001
Ref :649

Q: Directors refuse to pay dividend to shareholder
AC writes:
01 July 2001
Ref :648

Q: Tax Treatment of Investment Clubs
AC writes:
24 June 2001
Ref :647

Q: Flats for sale
AC writes:
17 June 2001
Ref :645

Q: Limited options for sole trader
AC writes:
10 June 2001
Ref :706

Q: Patenting idea for a start-up
AC writes:
10 June 2001
Ref :643

Q: Passing shares on to a partner
AC writes:
03 June 2001
Ref :641

Q: Retiring GP need not worry about staff
AC writes:
03 June 2001
Ref :640

Q: Advertising dispute may end in court
AC writes:
27 May 2001
Ref :638

Q: Residents are poles apart
AC writes:
27 May 2001
Ref :637

Q: Property key to retirement plan
AC writes:
20 May 2001
Ref :635

Q: Trust directors have conflict of interest
AC writes:
20 May 2001
Ref :693

Q: School-photo firm has developed goodwill
AC writes:
20 May 2001
Ref :25

Q: School-photo firm has developed goodwill
AC writes:
13 May 2001
Ref :692

Q: Do not use employee trust to avoid tax
AC writes:
13 May 2001
Ref :634

Q: Copyright on manuals gets no CGT relief
AC writes:
06 May 2001
Ref :632

Q: Company liable after insurance firm goes bust
AC writes:
29 April 2001
Ref :631

Q: Bank charges look excessive
AC writes:
22 April 2001
Ref :629

Q: Opening foreign account sensible
AC writes:
22 April 2001
Ref :330

Q: Director can buy other business
AC writes:
15 April 2001
Ref :627

Q: Strict limits on rollover relief
AC writes:
15 April 2001
Ref :622

Q: Premature sale hurts investors
AC writes:
08 April 2001
Ref :625

Q: Giving wife shares to save on tax
AC writes:
08 April 2001
Ref :679

Q: Former clients payments backlog
AC writes:
01 April 2001
Ref :675

Q: Tax implications of pay bonuses
AC writes:
01 April 2001
Ref :673

Q: Solving rent arrears debts
AC writes:
25 March 2001
Ref :669

Q: Firms poor deal on cash reserves
AC writes:
25 March 2001
Ref :667

Q: Shareholder has right to see data
AC writes:
18 March 2001
Ref :24

Q: Partners plan to sell homes
AC writes:
18 March 2001
Ref :624

Q: Family firm must bring in new blood
AC writes:
18 March 2001
Ref :623

Q: Cleaner left without notice
AC writes:
11 March 2001
Ref :565

Q: Tax relief for film maker
AC writes:
11 March 2001
Ref :564

Q: Printing firm owner needs a break from holiday hassles
AC writes:
11 March 2001
Ref :18

Q: How to fund a start-up
AC writes:
04 March 2001
Ref :563

Q: PRP is a profit-related problem
AC writes:
04 March 2001
Ref :561

Q: Finance firm must lend an ear to data protection rules
AC writes:
25 February 2001
Ref :560

Q: Director still liable after resigning
AC writes:
25 February 2001
Ref :559

Q: Keep a close eye on the books
AC writes:
25 February 2001
Ref :288

Q: Little cleaning firm cannot stop oil giant taking its name
AC writes:
18 February 2001
Ref :557

Q: Liquidator wants payment back
AC writes:
18 February 2001
Ref :555

Q: Can my losses on R&D be sold to another company
AC writes:
18 February 2001
Ref :556

Q: Nics may be due on dividend
AC writes:
11 February 2001
Ref :553

Q: Rollover tax plan does not apply to gains on day trading
AC writes:
11 February 2001
Ref :554

Q: Foreign tax
AC writes:
11 February 2001
Ref :265

Q: Vat registration
AC writes:
04 February 2001
Ref :551

Q: Firm's secretary 'paid too much'
AC writes:
04 February 2001
Ref :552

Q: Sticky problem of whether to sue
AC writes:
28 January 2001
Ref :547

Q: Stock market gains cannot be set against company losses
AC writes:
28 January 2001
Ref :548

Q: Trading loss can cut income tax
AC writes:
21 January 2001
Ref :545

Q: Staff dances
AC writes:
21 January 2001
Ref :546

Q: Data protection
AC writes:
15 January 2001
Ref :544

Q: Tread carefully through the maze of company pension plans
AC writes:
15 January 2001
Ref :542

Q: What every charity should know about corporation tax
AC writes:
09 January 2001
Ref :541

Q: Best to have proper audit
AC writes:
09 January 2001
Ref :540

Q: Cutting tax for foreign workers
AC writes:
17 December 2000
Ref :538

Q: Writing off losses against profit
AC writes:
17 December 2000
Ref :537

Q: Directors run risk of trading wrongfully when cashflow stops
AC writes:
10 December 2000
Ref :536

Q: Handicap for golf club owners
AC writes:
10 December 2000
Ref :535

Q: Staff Christmas party faces tax hangover
AC writes:
04 December 2000
Ref :532

Q: Best way for father to lend money to son for a business
AC writes:
04 December 2000
Ref :533

Q: Tax relief on retirement
AC writes:
04 December 2000
Ref :534

Q: Putting a value on goodwill
AC writes:
27 November 2000
Ref :529

Q: Cutting tax on share sales
AC writes:
27 November 2000
Ref :531

Q: Valuing flats with long leases
AC writes:
27 November 2000
Ref :528

Q: Revenue rules for dividends
AC writes:
27 November 2000
Ref :527

Q: A Word on our Sponsors
AC writes:
20 November 2000
Ref :525

Q: Dividend route to a smaller tax bill
AC writes:
20 November 2000
Ref :526

Q: Shareholders' disclosure rights
AC writes:
12 November 2000
Ref :523

Q: Self-administered pension poser
AC writes:
12 November 2000
Ref :522

Q: Frustrated supplier's long wait for payment
AC writes:
12 November 2000
Ref :293

Q: Car tax regime for partnerships
AC writes:
05 November 2000
Ref :519

Q: Ltd status can reduce tax bill
AC writes:
05 November 2000
Ref :520

Q: Reliefs cut tax on property profit
AC writes:
05 November 2000
Ref :521

Q: Bank demands money owed to me
AC writes:
22 October 2000
Ref :516

Q: Bad debt of a debt collector
AC writes:
02 October 2000
Ref :515

Q: Revenue's right to query tax returns
AC writes:
02 October 2000
Ref :514

Q: Opening a dollar bank account
AC writes:
02 October 2000
Ref :512

Q: Vat confusion over work on cars destined for export
AC writes:
17 September 2000
Ref :511

Q: Beyond the point of no returns
AC writes:
17 September 2000
Ref :509

Q: What companies need and need not tell shareholders
AC writes:
17 September 2000
Ref :510

Q: Employer to pay NI on staff perks
AC writes:
16 September 2000
Ref :250

Q: Can I be forced to sell shares my husband left me?
AC writes:
11 September 2000
Ref :507

Q: Home truths of lease sale
AC writes:
11 September 2000
Ref :506

Q: Bank keeps me in the dark about customer payments
AC writes:
11 September 2000
Ref :508

Q: Heated row over fire insurance
AC writes:
04 September 2000
Ref :503

Q: Tour operator will be liable for Vat
AC writes:
04 September 2000
Ref :504

Q: Limiting tax on overseas earnings
AC writes:
28 August 2000
Ref :501

Q: Contract work can ease employment obligations
AC writes:
28 August 2000
Ref :502

Q: Getting tax relief on rental home
AC writes:
28 August 2000
Ref :20

Q: Praying for a business angel (28 August 2000)
AC writes:
20 August 2000
Ref :500

Q: Property may limit tax relief
AC writes:
20 August 2000
Ref :499

Q: Landscaping can now be Vat-free
AC writes:
20 August 2000
Ref :498

Q: Shareholder has right to full accounts
AC writes:
13 August 2000
Ref :496

Q: Rules for paying US royalties
AC writes:
13 August 2000
Ref :264

Q: Low tax excludes multiple owners
AC writes:
06 August 2000
Ref :494

Q: Taxman's letter has me worried
AC writes:
06 August 2000
Ref :493

Q: Rising sales call for changes in Vat
AC writes:
30 July 2000
Ref :492

Q: Putting property into a pension
AC writes:
30 July 2000
Ref :491

Q: Shopfitter seeks new front for partnership
AC writes:
23 July 2000
Ref :487

Q: Company can be sold piecemeal to avoid capital gains tax
AC writes:
23 July 2000
Ref :490

Q: Office at home leads to tax bill
AC writes:
23 July 2000
Ref :489

Q: Raising money to buy out directors
AC writes:
16 July 2000
Ref :486

Q: No tax on sales of small gardens
AC writes:
16 July 2000
Ref :485

Q: Dentist needs to know drill for self-employed workers
AC writes:
12 July 2000
Ref :19

Q: Raising money to buy out directors (19 July 2000)
AC writes:
09 July 2000
Ref :484

Q: Form limited firm to cut your liability
AC writes:
09 July 2000
Ref :483

Q: Tax-free income from room letting
AC writes:
09 July 2000
Ref :482

Q: Lessons in valuing a private school that is to be sold
AC writes:
02 July 2000
Ref :481

Q: Buying building from own firm
AC writes:
02 July 2000
Ref :480

Q: Shares exempt from estate
AC writes:
02 July 2000
Ref :479

Q: Property transfer would cut capital-gains tax bill
AC writes:
25 June 2000
Ref :477

Q: Tax rules for turning a home into an office
AC writes:
25 June 2000
Ref :287

Q: Gift of shares to minority investor
AC writes:
25 June 2000
Ref :294

Q: Working in retirement
AC writes:
18 June 2000
Ref :476

Q: Payment rules for the self-employed
AC writes:
13 June 2000
Ref :266

Q: Pros and cons of a branch overseas
AC writes:
11 June 2000
Ref :475

Q: Tax liabilities of property transfer
AC writes:
11 June 2000
Ref :474

Q: Tips on valuing stake in private company
AC writes:
11 June 2000
Ref :322

Q: Facts of life on interest rates
AC writes:
04 June 2000
Ref :468

Q: Pay dividends to reap benefits of tax rates
AC writes:
04 June 2000
Ref :470

Q: Will new pension scheme affect us?
AC writes:
28 May 2000
Ref :465

Q: Vat rules for dealing in art
AC writes:
28 May 2000
Ref :464

Q: 'Virtual' board meetings bring directors together
AC writes:
21 May 2000
Ref :462

Q: The all-singing, all-dancing national insurance refunds
AC writes:
21 May 2000
Ref :463

Q: Gifting a share in holiday lettings
AC writes:
21 May 2000
Ref :318

Q: Charity via payroll gives little trouble
AC writes:
14 May 2000
Ref :461

Q: Company advisers may be deemed to be directors and face liabilities
AC writes:
14 May 2000
Ref :289

Q: Extra tax relief for investors
AC writes:
07 May 2000
Ref :458

Q: Costs can be cut by merging firms
AC writes:
07 May 2000
Ref :459

Q: Setting up a reserves policy
AC writes:
07 May 2000
Ref :457

Q: Transfer of property to sons may lead to big tax charge
AC writes:
30 April 2000
Ref :454

Q: Pension trustees police company contributions
AC writes:
30 April 2000
Ref :455

Q: Don't rely on seller's adviser
AC writes:
30 April 2000
Ref :456

Q: EU gives right to override tax rule
AC writes:
24 April 2000
Ref :451

Q: Will our research qualify for tax relief?
AC writes:
24 April 2000
Ref :452

Q: Protection for small shareholder
AC writes:
24 April 2000
Ref :453

Q: High cost of extracting funds
AC writes:
16 April 2000
Ref :450

Q: Investigation by Revenue
AC writes:
16 April 2000
Ref :448

Q: Property problems
AC writes:
16 April 2000
Ref :447

Q: Accountant denies access to our company records
AC writes:
09 April 2000
Ref :446

Q: How to lessen start-up risks
AC writes:
09 April 2000
Ref :445

Q: Computer fails to qualify for tax break
AC writes:
09 April 2000
Ref :23

Q: How to lessen start-up risks
AC writes:
02 April 2000
Ref :443

Q: Preferential shareholders
AC writes:
02 April 2000
Ref :444

Q: April 2000 - Transfers between business partners
AC writes:
02 April 2000
Ref :325

Q: Rules for firms that want to buy back their shares
AC writes:
26 March 2000
Ref :441

Q: Guarantor says please release me, let me go
AC writes:
26 March 2000
Ref :442

Q: Swapping debt for equity
AC writes:
26 March 2000
Ref :290

Q: Stitch in time can save stock
AC writes:
19 March 2000
Ref :324

Q: Ailing company will not pay out
AC writes:
19 March 2000
Ref :438

Q: Wait for budget before selling
AC writes:
19 March 2000
Ref :439

Q: Rights of minority shareholders
AC writes:
12 March 2000
Ref :437

Q: Make the most of retirement relief
AC writes:
12 March 2000
Ref :436

Q: Working out the cost of going online
AC writes:
12 March 2000
Ref :314

Q: Travel costs cut tax bill
AC writes:
05 March 2000
Ref :434

Q: How can I finance my internet idea
AC writes:
05 March 2000
Ref :435

Q: Taxation of income from let property
AC writes:
05 March 2000
Ref :433

Q: Bonuses beat dividends for saving on tax
AC writes:
05 March 2000
Ref :21

Q: How can I finance my internet idea? (5 March 2000)
AC writes:
27 February 2000
Ref :283

Q: Investors can claim tax relief
AC writes:
06 February 2000
Ref :428

Q: Making the most of pension tax rules
AC writes:
30 January 2000
Ref :425

Q: Company address need not be place of work
AC writes:
30 January 2000
Ref :427

Q: New contract for an older worker
AC writes:
30 January 2000
Ref :426

Q: Offsetting a loss against gains
AC writes:
23 January 2000
Ref :421

Q: Building work may escape Vat
AC writes:
23 January 2000
Ref :422

Q: Tax on dividends causes confusion
AC writes:
23 January 2000
Ref :253

Q: Tax relief eases pain of losses on shares
AC writes:
16 January 2000
Ref :251

Q: Sole trader turns into a company
AC writes:
16 January 2000
Ref :252

Q: Dealing with a problem director
AC writes:
15 January 2000
Ref :543

Q: Tell your bank about problems
AC writes:
09 January 2000
Ref :248

Q: Headache of new pensions
AC writes:
09 January 2000
Ref :249

Q: Tax relief rules for worthless shares
AC writes:
09 January 2000
Ref :247

Q: Cutting the tax on profits made by selling property
AC writes:
02 January 2000
Ref :246

Q: Don't let new idea ruin old profits
AC writes:
02 January 2000
Ref :245

Q: Pros and cons of incorporation
AC writes:
02 January 2000
Ref :244

Q: Taxman drives up the bill for car restorer's private trips
AC writes:
26 December 1999
Ref :241

Q: Petitioning creditor gets no priority in bankruptcy cases
AC writes:
26 December 1999
Ref :242

Q: Rules for quarterly tax payments
AC writes:
26 December 1999
Ref :243

Q: Tenants rights in redevelopment
AC writes:
19 December 1999
Ref :22

Q: Beware the promises of flotation (19 December 1999)
AC writes:
19 December 1999
Ref :240

Q: Tax pitfalls of forgoing dividend
AC writes:
19 December 1999
Ref :239

Q: Retrieving goods from liquidator
AC writes:
12 December 1999
Ref :238

Q: Raising funds to buy out a friend
AC writes:
12 December 1999
Ref :237

Q: Hidden tax dangers of sponsorship deal for arts centre
AC writes:
05 December 1999
Ref :235

Q: Beware pitfalls of charity work
AC writes:
05 December 1999
Ref :236

Q: Fears about secured loan
AC writes:
05 December 1999
Ref :234

Q: Share deals to help firms keep key workers
AC writes:
28 November 1999
Ref :231

Q: Must I pay tax on staff dance?
AC writes:
28 November 1999
Ref :233

Q: Property sale may leave big tax bill
AC writes:
28 November 1999
Ref :232

Q: Late accounts break pension law
AC writes:
24 November 1999
Ref :417

Q: Ousting company secretary
AC writes:
21 November 1999
Ref :228

Q: Choosing the right market for a flotation
AC writes:
21 November 1999
Ref :229

Q: Narrowing down the meaning of tapers
AC writes:
14 November 1999
Ref :226

Q: Vat rules on Euro imports
AC writes:
14 November 1999
Ref :227

Q: Tax relief for an investing director
AC writes:
14 November 1999
Ref :225

Q: Reclaim fears over assets of dissolved firm
AC writes:
31 October 1999
Ref :219

Q: Using investments to boost reserves
AC writes:
31 October 1999
Ref :221

Q: Topping up a pension fund
AC writes:
31 October 1999
Ref :220

Q: Has accountant overcharged?
AC writes:
24 October 1999
Ref :216

Q: Setting up a company may save little tax
AC writes:
24 October 1999
Ref :218

Q: More firms will escape audit
AC writes:
24 October 1999
Ref :217

Q: Take control of your pension
AC writes:
10 October 1999
Ref :211

Q: Must I pay myself minimum wage?
AC writes:
10 October 1999
Ref :213

Q: Putting my company on hold to take another job
AC writes:
10 October 1999
Ref :215

Q: Can I be a director and self-employed?
AC writes:
10 October 1999
Ref :210

Q: Big client blackmails firm to get discount
AC writes:
10 October 1999
Ref :214

Q: Vat rules for work overseas
AC writes:
10 October 1999
Ref :212

Q: Cut tax for retirement
AC writes:
07 October 1999
Ref :223

Q: Lump sums can escape tax
AC writes:
07 October 1999
Ref :224

Q: Is my partner ripping me off?
AC writes:
07 October 1999
Ref :222

Q: Pension traps profits in defunct firm
AC writes:
03 October 1999
Ref :154

Q: Workers can't be laid off for being past it
AC writes:
03 October 1999
Ref :155

Q: Keeping a tight grip on shares
AC writes:
03 October 1999
Ref :156

Q: Are my agents self-employed?
AC writes:
26 September 1999
Ref :111

Q: Accountants increased tax and lowered pension
AC writes:
26 September 1999
Ref :112

Q: Lost faith in our adviser
AC writes:
26 September 1999
Ref :113

Q: How to avoid paying Vat
AC writes:
19 September 1999
Ref :108

Q: Tax efficient ways of taking dividends from companies
AC writes:
19 September 1999
Ref :109

Q: Drawing up terms for shareholders
AC writes:
19 September 1999
Ref :110

Q: Use a trust to shelter funds
AC writes:
12 September 1999
Ref :93

Q: Cut the cost of running a pension plan
AC writes:
12 September 1999
Ref :94

Q: Tax pitfalls of incorporation
AC writes:
12 September 1999
Ref :95

Q: How do we sell our business?
AC writes:
05 September 1999
Ref :328

Q: Tax advantages of incorporation
AC writes:
05 September 1999
Ref :390

Q: How to remove errant directors
AC writes:
04 September 1999
Ref :389

Q: Vat change drives up cost for exporter
AC writes:
29 August 1999
Ref :405

Q: Don't pay too much national insurance
AC writes:
29 August 1999
Ref :406

Q: Taxman wants to see balance sheet
AC writes:
29 August 1999
Ref :407

Q: Few can escape minimum wage
AC writes:
15 August 1999
Ref :517

Q: Updated rules on data protection
AC writes:
15 August 1999
Ref :654

Q: Partnership or incorporation?
AC writes:
01 August 1999
Ref :387

Q: Share options will reward key worker
AC writes:
01 August 1999
Ref :411

Q: Imports leave trader in a VAT muddle
AC writes:
25 July 1999
Ref :429

Q: Tennis school's taxation threat
AC writes:
25 July 1999
Ref :687

Q: Avoiding the risk of cheque fraud
AC writes:
25 July 1999
Ref :688

Q: Discreet ways of keeping debt under control
AC writes:
18 July 1999
Ref :424

Q: Best cover for a new business
AC writes:
18 July 1999
Ref :326

Q: Two’s company but what if they fall out
AC writes:
11 July 1999
Ref :701

Q: How to handle ACT abolition
AC writes:
11 July 1999
Ref :702

Q: Tax relief on cost
AC writes:
11 July 1999
Ref :703

Q: Overseas Vat rules seem like double Dutch
AC writes:
27 June 1999
Ref :410

Q: Responsibilities of company secretary
AC writes:
27 June 1999
Ref :412

Q: Know-how as a tax deduction
AC writes:
20 June 1999
Ref :449

Q: Will acquisition be more than we can handle
AC writes:
20 June 1999
Ref :472

Q: The finer points of dividend payouts
AC writes:
20 June 1999
Ref :460

Q: Tax deduction on development costs
AC writes:
13 June 1999
Ref :320

Q: Mileage rates for workers
AC writes:
13 June 1999
Ref :704

Q: Rights of firm's retired director
AC writes:
13 June 1999
Ref :705

Q: How can coin importer avoid Vat for clients?
AC writes:
06 June 1999
Ref :367

Q: Tax provisions for a limited company
AC writes:
06 June 1999
Ref :358

Q: Turning house letting firm into a family affair
AC writes:
23 May 1999
Ref :655

Q: Growing firm needs help to protect name
AC writes:
23 May 1999
Ref :657

Q: Directors must abide by rules
AC writes:
16 May 1999
Ref :524

Q: Failed company leaves landlord out in the cold
AC writes:
16 May 1999
Ref :539

Q: New tax rules on firm's dividends
AC writes:
16 May 1999
Ref :530

Q: Revenue blocks director's payoff
AC writes:
09 May 1999
Ref :656

Q: Bakery partners want to earn crust separately
AC writes:
25 April 1999
Ref :413

Q: Estate agent seeks help with valuation
AC writes:
25 April 1999
Ref :414

Q: Partner blocks bank account
AC writes:
25 April 1999
Ref :415

Q: 25 April 1999 - Staking out post in other company
AC writes:
18 April 1999
Ref :488

Q: Home costs set against business
AC writes:
18 April 1999
Ref :478

Q: Board meeting must formalise all decisions
AC writes:
18 April 1999
Ref :497

Q: Vat reclaimable on DIY helicopter
AC writes:
11 April 1999
Ref :700

Q: Penalties await directors who fail their duties
AC writes:
11 April 1999
Ref :699

Q: Taxman vets all staff expenses
AC writes:
11 April 1999
Ref :698

Q: Unfair Vat levy can be changed
AC writes:
04 April 1999
Ref :297

Q: Partners may use simple accounts
AC writes:
04 April 1999
Ref :388

Q: Tax relief can cut risks for small investor
AC writes:
04 April 1999
Ref :404

Q: Being struck off limits losses
AC writes:
21 March 1999
Ref :419

Q: Can I avoid tax when giving shares to my wife
AC writes:
21 March 1999
Ref :420

Q: Conflict in the boardroom
AC writes:
14 March 1999
Ref :558

Q: Closing down and cashing up
AC writes:
14 March 1999
Ref :549

Q: Does tribunal victor pay tax on award
AC writes:
10 March 1999
Ref :274

Q: Tax perks of buying to let
AC writes:
07 March 1999
Ref :309

Q: Avoid gains tax on sale of flats
AC writes:
07 March 1999
Ref :299

Q: Will buyer of an insolvent firm pay its debts?
AC writes:
28 February 1999
Ref :408

Q: Vat advantages of split activities
AC writes:
21 February 1999
Ref :430

Q: How can I help my son finance his company
AC writes:
21 February 1999
Ref :440

Q: Getting tax relief on liquidation
AC writes:
14 February 1999
Ref :694

Q: Can our landlord force inspection?
AC writes:
07 February 1999
Ref :347

Q: Parting company
AC writes:
07 February 1999
Ref :338

Q: Best way to let director share in future profits
AC writes:
07 February 1999
Ref :352

Q: Tax deals on wheels
AC writes:
01 February 1999
Ref :386

Q: Builder seeks new investors
AC writes:
24 January 1999
Ref :418

Q: Will a web site help business
AC writes:
24 January 1999
Ref :416

Q: By what rules do sportsmen play Revenue
AC writes:
18 January 1999
Ref :423

Q: Tax concerns of a property deal
AC writes:
17 January 1999
Ref :518

Q: Using firm's funds for holiday home
AC writes:
17 January 1999
Ref :513

Q: Ending deadlock on director buyout
AC writes:
17 January 1999
Ref :505

Q: Sharing out the capital in a small company
AC writes:
14 January 1999
Ref :690

Q: Tax deductions on let property
AC writes:
10 January 1999
Ref :697

Q: Can I sell my firm but still retain control?
AC writes:
10 January 1999
Ref :696

Q: Corporation tax payments change
AC writes:
20 December 1998
Ref :270

Q: Tax allowance on costs of buildings
AC writes:
20 December 1998
Ref :271

Q: VAT and foreign businesses
AC writes:
13 December 1998
Ref :275

Q: Financial aid with buying shares
AC writes:
13 December 1998
Ref :272

Q: Working out tax relief on varying trips
AC writes:
13 December 1998
Ref :273

Q: Hedging the risks of exchange rate
AC writes:
06 December 1998
Ref :276

Q: Windows of opportunity for tax relief
AC writes:
06 December 1998
Ref :332

Q: How to ACT on dividend tax
AC writes:
06 December 1998
Ref :331

Q: Cost of company disincorporation
AC writes:
29 November 1998
Ref :335

Q: Buying your factory can keep tax down
AC writes:
29 November 1998
Ref :333

Q: Liquidation can avoid tax pains of capital gains
AC writes:
29 November 1998
Ref :267

Q: Foreign company called to account
AC writes:
22 November 1998
Ref :336

Q: Finding funds for expansion
AC writes:
22 November 1998
Ref :337

Q: Make the most of allowances
AC writes:
15 November 1998
Ref :339

Q: Temporary job lasts too long to get tax off travel
AC writes:
15 November 1998
Ref :340

Q: Pension planning
AC writes:
09 November 1998
Ref :312

Q: Builder seeks sound contract
AC writes:
09 November 1998
Ref :686

Q: How can I stop rivals stealing my good idea?
AC writes:
09 November 1998
Ref :685

Q: Cut tax bill when selling to retire
AC writes:
01 November 1998
Ref :684

Q: When taxman will share loss on bad investments
AC writes:
01 November 1998
Ref :682

Q: Loan interest relief
AC writes:
29 October 1998
Ref :334

Q: Taxed for going to emergencies
AC writes:
25 October 1998
Ref :681

Q: How to work out what a firm may fetch in a sale
AC writes:
25 October 1998
Ref :680

Q: Director needs a work permit
AC writes:
18 October 1998
Ref :676

Q: Taxing rewards
AC writes:
18 October 1998
Ref :329

Q: How companies can pull plug on unwanted faxes
AC writes:
18 October 1998
Ref :677

Q: Right to know
AC writes:
11 October 1998
Ref :672

Q: Vat threshold
AC writes:
11 October 1998
Ref :670

Q: Minority stake
AC writes:
04 October 1998
Ref :666

Q: Lease legalities
AC writes:
04 October 1998
Ref :668

Q: Beware of buying pig in a poke
AC writes:
29 September 1998
Ref :282

Q: Legal threat
AC writes:
27 September 1998
Ref :665

Q: Foreign break avoids tax on asset sale
AC writes:
27 September 1998
Ref :664

Q: Pension poser
AC writes:
20 September 1998
Ref :662

Q: Sole trader looks for bit of company
AC writes:
20 September 1998
Ref :661

Q: Adviser trouble
AC writes:
20 September 1998
Ref :660

Q: Calling it a day
AC writes:
13 September 1998
Ref :187

Q: Closing down
AC writes:
13 September 1998
Ref :659

Q: When others have designs on your ideas
AC writes:
13 September 1998
Ref :658

Q: Car mileage
AC writes:
09 August 1998
Ref :298

Q: Study the tax rules before selling firm
AC writes:
09 August 1998
Ref :285

Q: Cars can drive partners apart
AC writes:
09 August 1998
Ref :300

Q: Tax switch hits staff abroad
AC writes:
02 August 1998
Ref :301

Q: Gardener has to grasp the Vat nettle
AC writes:
02 August 1998
Ref :303

Q: Seek help with move to Britain
AC writes:
02 August 1998
Ref :302

Q: Delay dividend to save tax
AC writes:
26 July 1998
Ref :304

Q: Sweet shop debt leaves bitter taste
AC writes:
19 July 1998
Ref :306

Q: Bumpy ride to retirement for caravan man
AC writes:
19 July 1998
Ref :307

Q: Tax demands of an opera singer
AC writes:
05 July 1998
Ref :310

Q: Import duties cramp style of fashion trader
AC writes:
05 July 1998
Ref :311

Q: Dealing with a tax probe
AC writes:
28 June 1998
Ref :268

Q: CGT relief at retirement
AC writes:
28 June 1998
Ref :269

Q: Broker fails
AC writes:
21 June 1998
Ref :323

Q: Tax status of wasted fees
AC writes:
21 June 1998
Ref :341

Q: Buyer of firm is entitled to ask for guarantees
AC writes:
14 June 1998
Ref :344

Q: Majority can oust secretary
AC writes:
14 June 1998
Ref :342

Q: How do we account for a director taking 10% shareholding?
AC writes:
14 June 1998
Ref :343

Q: Pension plan may ease tax
AC writes:
07 June 1998
Ref :346

Q: Reduce pain of sizeable gain
AC writes:
07 June 1998
Ref :345

Q: Tax relief on sale of land
AC writes:
06 June 1998
Ref :377

Q: Loan guarantee scheme criteria
AC writes:
31 May 1998
Ref :313

Q: Start planning for the euro
AC writes:
31 May 1998
Ref :278

Q: Cutting tax on sale of firm
AC writes:
31 May 1998
Ref :277

Q: Directors are entitled to redundancy
AC writes:
24 May 1998
Ref :280

Q: Benefits of a flotation
AC writes:
24 May 1998
Ref :279

Q: Dormant firms still have to file accounts
AC writes:
17 May 1998
Ref :348

Q: Small firms must tackle computer bug
AC writes:
17 May 1998
Ref :350

Q: Recovering maternity pay
AC writes:
17 May 1998
Ref :349

Q: Gifts can be made tax-free
AC writes:
10 May 1998
Ref :351

Q: Extra medical insurance causes a financial pain
AC writes:
10 May 1998
Ref :353

Q: Late payment raises tax fear
AC writes:
10 May 1998
Ref :292

Q: Taxman bans free lunches
AC writes:
26 April 1998
Ref :354

Q: Redress from accountant
AC writes:
26 April 1998
Ref :315

Q: Overseas earnings still count for UK taxman
AC writes:
19 April 1998
Ref :319

Q: Paying VAT at last minute is risky business
AC writes:
19 April 1998
Ref :355

Q: Builder wants tax rules governing travelling
AC writes:
12 April 1998
Ref :356

Q: Liquidation rids company of creditors
AC writes:
12 April 1998
Ref :357

Q: Should firm buy my home
AC writes:
12 April 1998
Ref :359

Q: Tax charges on capital import
AC writes:
05 April 1998
Ref :360

Q: Avoid tax on gift to worker
AC writes:
05 April 1998
Ref :361

Q: Drive a bargain with Revenue
AC writes:
29 March 1998
Ref :363

Q: Best way for firm to move
AC writes:
29 March 1998
Ref :362

Q: Limiting salary to avoid tax will hit pension
AC writes:
29 March 1998
Ref :284

Q: Jeweller wants Vat repayments
AC writes:
22 March 1998
Ref :366

Q: Director fears debt liability
AC writes:
22 March 1998
Ref :365

Q: Claiming trade expenses
AC writes:
22 March 1998
Ref :364

Q: Renovation profits taxed as income
AC writes:
15 March 1998
Ref :368

Q: Insurance for non-executives
AC writes:
15 March 1998
Ref :369

Q: Unlimited firm keeps secrecy
AC writes:
15 March 1998
Ref :316

Q: Fined for being in time with my tax return
AC writes:
08 March 1998
Ref :371

Q: Tax relief on loan to boss
AC writes:
08 March 1998
Ref :370

Q: Failed club comes to a fittings end
AC writes:
08 March 1998
Ref :372

Q: Photocopier contract trap
AC writes:
01 March 1998
Ref :373

Q: Directors can charge for start-up loan
AC writes:
01 March 1998
Ref :374

Q: Removing a director
AC writes:
01 March 1998
Ref :375

Q: Selling private company shares
AC writes:
22 February 1998
Ref :378

Q: Sick pay lays employer low
AC writes:
22 February 1998
Ref :376

Q: Check for 2000 bug before the chips are down
AC writes:
15 February 1998
Ref :379

Q: Work stops as directors fight over company
AC writes:
15 February 1998
Ref :380

Q: Tax is slapped on training
AC writes:
08 February 1998
Ref :382

Q: Miles more tax relief on a private car
AC writes:
08 February 1998
Ref :383

Q: Time needed to pay Revenue
AC writes:
08 February 1998
Ref :384

Q: Book-keeping made simple
AC writes:
01 February 1998
Ref :385

Q: Directors take name away
AC writes:
01 February 1998
Ref :321

Q: Staff have to pay tax on their bonuses
AC writes:
11 January 1998
Ref :392

Q: Experts you can rely on in court
AC writes:
11 January 1998
Ref :393

Q: Fundraiser must obey the rules
AC writes:
11 January 1998
Ref :391

Q: Doctors split on health of accounts
AC writes:
04 January 1998
Ref :394

Q: Must I show records to rebel directors
AC writes:
04 January 1998
Ref :395

Q: Firm can own share of home
AC writes:
28 December 1997
Ref :396

Q: Know your rights in law as a minority shareholder
AC writes:
28 December 1997
Ref :397

Q: When tax is due with new regime
AC writes:
28 December 1997
Ref :295

Q: Vat rules for the Internet
AC writes:
14 December 1997
Ref :398

Q: Music firm needs new release of cash
AC writes:
14 December 1997
Ref :400

Q: How to settle an ever-rising debt
AC writes:
07 December 1997
Ref :431

Q: Nursery can't escape Vat on building work
AC writes:
07 December 1997
Ref :432

Q: Liability cover not compulsory
AC writes:
30 November 1997
Ref :401

Q: How to avoid a clash of company names
AC writes:
30 November 1997
Ref :402

Q: Ofex changes rules for entry
AC writes:
30 November 1997
Ref :403

Q: Keep records for six years
AC writes:
23 November 1997
Ref :96

Q: Physio feels strains of starting own company
AC writes:
23 November 1997
Ref :97

Q: Rules for buying your own shares
AC writes:
23 November 1997
Ref :98

Q: The short cut to a tax break
AC writes:
21 November 1997
Ref :230

Q: Discounts for early payment
AC writes:
16 November 1997
Ref :99

Q: Trust is best for children's shareholdings
AC writes:
16 November 1997
Ref :100

Q: AIM-ing to learn about market
AC writes:
16 November 1997
Ref :101

Q: The best way of chasing debts
AC writes:
09 November 1997
Ref :102

Q: Liquidator must answer written inquiries fully
AC writes:
09 November 1997
Ref :103

Q: Expenses rules are very strict
AC writes:
09 November 1997
Ref :104

Q: Club tackles Vat problem
AC writes:
02 November 1997
Ref :105

Q: Buying out a widow's stake
AC writes:
02 November 1997
Ref :106

Q: Tax boost for site workers
AC writes:
02 November 1997
Ref :107

Q: Setting up as self-employed
AC writes:
26 October 1997
Ref :114

Q: Should I pay to remove county court judgement?
AC writes:
26 October 1997
Ref :115

Q: Charging Vat on holiday lets
AC writes:
26 October 1997
Ref :116

Q: Doing business with friends
AC writes:
19 October 1997
Ref :117

Q: Main investor may walk off with company assets
AC writes:
19 October 1997
Ref :118

Q: Contractor's pay dilemma
AC writes:
19 October 1997
Ref :119

Q: Claiming for EU double taxation
AC writes:
05 October 1997
Ref :120

Q: Wiping out a court judgement for debt
AC writes:
05 October 1997
Ref :121

Q: Developers go for partnership
AC writes:
05 October 1997
Ref :122

Q: Taxman wrong on expenses
AC writes:
28 September 1997
Ref :123

Q: Buying out a former director
AC writes:
28 September 1997
Ref :124

Q: A stock market pension gamble
AC writes:
28 September 1997
Ref :125

Q: Solutions for a tax headache
AC writes:
21 September 1997
Ref :126

Q: Offshore charges are valid
AC writes:
21 September 1997
Ref :127

Q: Loan pledges are binding
AC writes:
14 September 1997
Ref :128

Q: It pays to link wages to profit
AC writes:
14 September 1997
Ref :129

Q: Cutting tax on share transfer
AC writes:
14 September 1997
Ref :130

Q: Harvesting more money on a farm
AC writes:
07 September 1997
Ref :131

Q: Taxed by profits on property
AC writes:
07 September 1997
Ref :132

Q: A structure for land speculation
AC writes:
07 September 1997
Ref :133

Q: Bringing home foreign income
AC writes:
31 August 1997
Ref :134

Q: Trusts are best way to give shares to children
AC writes:
31 August 1997
Ref :136

Q: Cut the tax on holiday home
AC writes:
24 August 1997
Ref :137

Q: Can I stop former staff competing with my firm
AC writes:
24 August 1997
Ref :138

Q: Tax relief on gifts to charity
AC writes:
10 August 1997
Ref :139

Q: Snookered by vatman over fittings
AC writes:
10 August 1997
Ref :144

Q: Best way to sell shop and land
AC writes:
10 August 1997
Ref :141

Q: Dentist plans to open agency
AC writes:
03 August 1997
Ref :145

Q: Footing the bill for redundancy
AC writes:
03 August 1997
Ref :147

Q: Concerns over confidentiality
AC writes:
03 August 1997
Ref :146

Q: Receiver made my firm crash
AC writes:
27 July 1997
Ref :148

Q: Tax hitch over gift of income to wife
AC writes:
27 July 1997
Ref :149

Q: Making gains on retirement relief
AC writes:
27 July 1997
Ref :150

Q: Tax-free payoffs for sick workers
AC writes:
13 July 1997
Ref :151

Q: Voluntary liquidation cuts tax on selling up
AC writes:
13 July 1997
Ref :152

Q: Tax problems of working abroad
AC writes:
13 July 1997
Ref :153

Q: Bureaucracy for subcontractors
AC writes:
06 July 1997
Ref :157

Q: Court muddle over lost debt payment
AC writes:
06 July 1997
Ref :158

Q: Taxing problem of role change
AC writes:
06 July 1997
Ref :159

Q: Deadlock over bank charges
AC writes:
29 June 1997
Ref :162

Q: Tax losses not transferable
AC writes:
29 June 1997
Ref :160

Q: Splitting up the business raises costs
AC writes:
29 June 1997
Ref :161

Q: Hard work to reclaim Vat
AC writes:
22 June 1997
Ref :163

Q: Change year end for tax relief
AC writes:
22 June 1997
Ref :164

Q: Making a review of insurance
AC writes:
22 June 1997
Ref :165

Q: Protect design with a patent
AC writes:
15 June 1997
Ref :166

Q: Reclaim Vat on business miles
AC writes:
15 June 1997
Ref :167

Q: Director needs to take cash
AC writes:
15 June 1997
Ref :168

Q: Property can pay pensions
AC writes:
08 June 1997
Ref :170

Q: Making an audit of bank charges
AC writes:
08 June 1997
Ref :169

Q: Face to face meetings speed up debt recovery
AC writes:
08 June 1997
Ref :171

Q: Too busy to find time for training
AC writes:
01 June 1997
Ref :172

Q: Selling out ahead of retirement
AC writes:
01 June 1997
Ref :173

Q: Integrating the firm's software
AC writes:
01 June 1997
Ref :174

Q: Accountant's fees audited
AC writes:
04 May 1997
Ref :175

Q: Licensing laws for exporters
AC writes:
04 May 1997
Ref :176

Q: Grants help job creators
AC writes:
04 May 1997
Ref :177

Q: A sales drive could pay off
AC writes:
20 April 1997
Ref :178

Q: Patent protects idea as partner is sought
AC writes:
20 April 1997
Ref :180

Q: Profit on house may face tax
AC writes:
20 April 1997
Ref :179

Q: How do I become an export agent?
AC writes:
06 April 1997
Ref :182

Q: Agents can do the exporting
AC writes:
06 April 1997
Ref :183

Q: Boost return on surplus funds
AC writes:
06 April 1997
Ref :181

Q: Dividends are better than pay
AC writes:
23 March 1997
Ref :185

Q: Letting agent lost us income
AC writes:
23 March 1997
Ref :186

Q: Can I get extra tax allowance?
AC writes:
23 March 1997
Ref :184

Q: Family dispute prevents director fulfilling duty
AC writes:
16 March 1997
Ref :188

Q: Inventive ways to find buyers for a patent
AC writes:
16 March 1997
Ref :189

Q: Better pensions for directors
AC writes:
16 March 1997
Ref :190

Q: Turning houses into rented flats
AC writes:
02 March 1997
Ref :193

Q: Confusion over Vat on p&p
AC writes:
02 March 1997
Ref :192

Q: Brainwaves for the bathroom
AC writes:
02 March 1997
Ref :191

Q: Tutor's problem is no advert for local paper
AC writes:
23 February 1997
Ref :197

Q: Testing the MBO water
AC writes:
23 February 1997
Ref :196

Q: Importing from Portugal
AC writes:
23 February 1997
Ref :195

Q: No mortgage for the boss
AC writes:
23 February 1997
Ref :194

Q: Adapt garment prices to suit home and away
AC writes:
16 February 1997
Ref :200

Q: Business that begins at home
AC writes:
16 February 1997
Ref :199

Q: Helping hand open to offers
AC writes:
16 February 1997
Ref :198

Q: Firm's sleeping partner was caught napping
AC writes:
02 February 1997
Ref :201

Q: Ruling by Revenue will increase payroll costs
AC writes:
02 February 1997
Ref :202

Q: How to protect a winning idea
AC writes:
02 February 1997
Ref :203

Q: Home at risk over debts
AC writes:
12 January 1997
Ref :205

Q: Where can I get venture capital?
AC writes:
12 January 1997
Ref :204

Q: Taxed by rules on working at home
AC writes:
12 January 1997
Ref :206

Q: Too small to be quoted on AIM
AC writes:
05 January 1997
Ref :209

Q: How do I start up a company
AC writes:
05 January 1997
Ref :208

Q: The Swift way to cash drafts
AC writes:
05 January 1997
Ref :207

Q: Partnership limits your losses
AC writes:

Business Doctor Coveo Index

17 August 2008

Ref :970

AC writes:

03 August 2008

Ref :969

AC writes:

20 July 2008

Ref :968

AC writes:

13 July 2008

Ref :967

AC writes:

06 July 2008

Ref :966

AC writes:

22 June 2008

Ref :965

AC writes:

08 June 2008

Ref :964

AC writes:

01 June 2008

Ref :963

AC writes:

20 April 2008

Ref :962

AC writes:

06 April 2008

Ref :961

AC writes:

16 March 2008

Ref :960

AC writes:

02 March 2008

Ref :959

AC writes:

10 February 2008

Ref :958

AC writes:

27 January 2008

Ref :957

AC writes:

06 January 2008

Ref :956

AC writes:

30 December 2007

Ref :954

AC writes:

23 December 2007

Ref :953

AC writes:

16 December 2007

Ref :955

AC writes:

02 December 2007

Ref :952

AC writes:

18 November 2007

Ref :951

AC writes:

11 November 2007

Ref :950

AC writes:

21 October 2007

Ref :949

AC writes:

26 August 2007

Ref :945

AC writes:

19 August 2007

Ref :944

AC writes:

05 August 2007

Ref :943

AC writes:

15 July 2007

Ref :942

AC writes:

10 June 2007