Nigel was previously an HMRC Inspector and has worked in the Big 4 for 18 years before joining MHA MacIntyre Hudson in January 2017. His experience includes work on a range of employment tax matters for a range of major national and international businesses as well as SME and OMB businesses. This includes work primarily in the Automotive, Hospitality & Leisure, Logistics and Construction sectors.
Nigel has aided clients in managing employment tax risk and mitigating HMRC settlements, as well as spending a considerable amount of time designing, implementing and communicating arrangements to reduce employment tax cost. He has worked on a large number of car consulting projects, including the development and design of bespoke arrangements for clients, including ECOS, Salary sacrifice and Hybrid fleet arrangements. He is a member of the Association of Taxation Technicians.
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended to end of October and transitional amendments
We provide the latest updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) – change to end date
The Treasury announced on 17 April 2020 that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended to 30 June 2020.
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IR35 roll out to the Private Sector delayed until 6 April 2021, so what now?
HMRC recently announced the delay by 12 months to the IR35 tax reforms in the Private Sector due to be implemented from 6 April 2020.
We outline what happens now to IR35 and what you should do next.
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Changes to company car tax & WLTP for ULEVs = a move back to company cars?
The basis on which Company Car Tax (CCT) is calculated is changing, because cars registered from April 2020 will be taxed based solely on the output from the Worldwide harmonised Light-duty vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP).
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The road to Zero or the road to nowhere?
The vehicle tax system plays an important role in supporting the government’s ambition for all new cars sold to be effectively zero emission by 2040
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Fuel cards - What to be careful of when providing cards to company car users
Often employers provide employees with a company car and also provide a fuel card to help with cash flow and VAT reclaims etc.
In this article we outline the key tax implications you need to consider when providing employees with a fuel card.
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IR35 draft legislation issued, what’s the next steps?
We outline what the draft Finance Bill means for IR35 and the private sector.
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IR35 in the Not for Profit sector
Our experts outline what IR35 means for your Not for Profit organisation
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IR35 in the Technology sector
Our experts outline what IR35 means for your technology business.
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IR35 in the Retail and Consumer sector
Our experts outline what IR35 means for your retail business.
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IR35 in the Professional Services sector
Our experts outline what IR35 means for your professional services business.
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IR35 in the Media and Entertainment sector
Our experts outline what IR35 means for your media and entertainment business.
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IR35 in the Healthcare sector
Our experts outline what IR35 means for healthcare providers.
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IR35 in the Education sector
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IR35 in the Construction and Real Estate sector
Our experts outline what IR35 means for your construction & property business.
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IR35 in the Agriculture and Rural business sector
Our experts outline what IR35 means for your rural business.
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Budget 2018: IR35 approach needs a rethink
IR35 approach needs a rethink.
As expected, Philip Hammond has announced a further crackdown on people providing services through Personal Service Companies (PSC).
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Pimlico Plumbers – Worker vs self-employed
A plumber has won the latest in a long running legal battle for working rights in a Supreme Court issued today. However, will it have huge ramifications for freelance workers?
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IR35 and the Private Sector
HMRC has launched its long-awaited consultation into ‘Off-Payroll’ working in the private sector.
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Diesel cars: should they really be demonised?
Should they really be demonised? Since the emissions scandal broke in 2015 it feels like there has been a stream of items relating to diesel and its emission of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), increased vehicle taxation and dramatic recent decline in new car registrations...
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Paying the right tax - How to avoid the pitfalls of bogus self-employment practices
Recently over 1,000 lorry drivers have been left owing large sums of tax after finding that the accounting company they used disappeared with the money.
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Legislation must keep up with transport innovation
Van operators face continued pressure on margins, increasing inflation and labour costs. They need to focus on every aspect of their supply chain and the government’s plan to encourage demand for electric vehicles is a positive development.
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Taxation of employee expenses call for evidence
On 5th May 2017 HM Treasury and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) issued a call for evidence relating to the taxation of employee expenses. The deadline for submissions was 10th July 2017.
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Radical changes to RHA subsistence and overnight allowances
HMRC has recently confirmed changes to overnight allowances that will radically affect the payment of sleeper cab rates. There are serious implications for both employers and employees due to increased record keeping and auditing requirements.
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Company car taxation – what you need to know
Constant changes to company car tax mean that anyone with responsibility for fleets or in...
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