Hello   December 2018
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Your guide to this month's highlights:

News and tools for you

Find out about questions to ask your IT provider, making the most of your membership, our practical guide to apprenticeships and update courses in UK tax, GAAP and IFRS.

Special offers from app partners

Hurry - if you want to benefit from these special offiers from Xero and a range of app partners!

Become authorised to provide probate services

We've partnered with Kaplan Altior to provide convenient, cost-effective training to conduct probate.

Demonstrate your excellence in Xero

Your firm can now benefit from free access to Xero Advisor Certification.

TECHNICAL AND INSIGHT
Useful tax elections and claims for 2017-18

A timely reminder heading into self assessment season.

Ten things you should know about money laundering

A quick recap of money laundering essentials to have in mind during tax return season.

Tax deductible expenses to include on a landlord’s tax return

Factors to consider when calculating rental expenses.

Could your non-resident client be liable to UK capital gains tax?

With the CGT regime tightening for non-residents, ensure you have the latest advice for clients.

If the tax return is wrong, who is to blame?

The quick answer is – it’s complicated!

Finalising clients’ 2017-18 tax returns

You don’t have to burn the midnight oil as tax return season swings into life.

Claiming business expenses on the 2017-18 tax return

A recap on what can/cannot be claimed.

Marriage allowance and married couple’s allowance

Taxpayers may be missing out on tax reliefs for 2017-18.

The Scottish rate of tax

A recap on who, what and when to help with 2017-18 SA tax returns.

Directors’ loan account – a big issue for tax returns

Correct disclosure of DLA entries is vital.

HMRC free checklists help agents reduce tax return errors

Do you use any of HMRC’s agent toolkits?

Self assessment exclusions

There are ongoing problems with HMRC’s self assessment tax calculator.

Pre-letting expenses

How and when pre-letting expenses can be claimed.

Why we recommend setting up your ASA now

HMRC’s step by step guide to Agent Services Account.

Help your clients find international success

Could any of your clients benefit from expanding into, or increasing their sales in, overseas markets?

Tax authorities must recognise the risks in implementing digital tax collection tools

New report from ACCA examines technology tools and the future of tax administration.

Improving the practising certificate application process

Useful advice for anyone considering applying for a PC.

Where there’s a will there’s a way…

Guidance from Lockton on how to insure probate work.

Professional fees and subscriptions

Claims by individuals for income tax relief.

ACCA responds to reviews of the audit market

ACCA has welcomed the publication of findings from two major reviews of the UK audit market.

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