Aga Khan Economic Planning Board
The Economic Planning Board (EPB) is a volunteer organisation under the Ismaili Council for the United Kingdom (UK). It was established to keep the economic status of the Jamat under review. It aims to improve the economic well-being of the Jamat via case management and support in the areas of employment and personal finance. The EPB has also launched a number of business alliances in industries from hospitality to pharmaceuticals.
Determining the tax residence of individuals
14 March 2022
Residency is an important factor when deciding which jurisdiction the taxpayer should pay tax in and rules vary between countries.
HMRC collects £30.8bn through tax probes
14 March 2022
The total revenue generated from HMRC’s tax investigations has risen to £30.8bn in 2021.
Personal tax planning tips for year-end
14 March 2022
Taxpayers should consider the following guide before the end of the current tax year on 5 April 2022.
Student loan repayment to start at £25k
14 March 2022
The level at which students begin to pay back their loans has been lowered from £27,295 to £25,000.
Transferring basic inheritance tax-free allowance
14 March 2022
HMRC has issued guidance on the rules for transferring the basic tax-free allowance, known as the nil rate band, to a surviving spouse or civil partner.
17% rise in whistleblower reports
14 March 2022
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has reported a 17% increase in whistleblower reports in the last year.
£850m Covid-19 support grants still available
14 March 2022
Businesses across the country are being encouraged to apply for remaining grant funding from local authorities to help them through the pandemic.
Brexit Custom delays hit manufacturers
3 March 2022
One year since leaving the EU, two-thirds of manufacturing companies have reported that Brexit has moderately or significantly hampered their business, however optimism for growth has risen.
Avoid pension scams
3 March 2022
Don’t let scammers enjoy a pension saver’s retirement. Find out how pension scams work, the warning signs and the steps you can take to help pension savers avoid being scammed.
Business optimism looking low for 2022
3 March 2022
Business optimism for 2022 has dropped with recruitment struggles listed as a major concern alongside the increased worry of rising inflation and supply disruption.
Brexit benefits not yet seen
3 March 2022
Nearly three quarters of UK businesses found that their business had received ‘no benefits’ since the UK left the EU in January 2021.
Are you tax resident in Spain?
3 March 2022
Now that the UK has left the EU, UK residents living and working temporarily in Spain need to ensure they avoid double taxation and complete their self-assessment returns correctly. Barrister Leon Fernando Del Canto explains.
