Rent a Room limit increased by £3,250

From 6 April 2016, the annual Rent a Room limit increased from £4,250 to £7,500 for the 2016/17 tax year. The Rent a Room scheme allows owner occupiers and tenants to receive tax-free rental income if they provide furnished accommodation in their main home. Automatic exemption from rental income occurs if the gross receipts are… Read more…

British Accountancy Awards 2016 judges revealed

ACCOUNTANCY AGE reveal for the 2016 British Accountancy Awards, Another 10 judges will join the existing panel of judges in due course. The judges list: James Abbott, president, UK200 Group Sue Almond, head of audit and assurance, Grant Thornton Richard Anning, head of IT Faculty, ICAEW Paul Aplin, partner, AC Mole & Sons & vice-president,… Read more…

OTS look for new tax director as Whiting steps down

THE TREASURY has begun searching for a new permanent tax director for the Office of Tax Simplification, after current director John Whiting decided to finish after six-and-a-half years. On 13 June, the Treasury confirmed Whiting is to step down from the role which he has served in since the OTS’ formation in 2010. The Treasury… Read more…

Collapse of Austin Reed – fails to find buyer

Administrators fail to find buyers resulting in the fashion chain having to close of all their stores by the end of June. The close would affect around 1,000 staff in 120 locations. After the 116-year old in the business, the retailer collapsed days after BHS entered administration. Despite several proposals being put forward, they were unable… Read more…