News

  • London Top City for American Expats

    • August 12, 2016
    • Posted by: Hansen Sweeney
    • Categories: News, US/UK
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    A new LinkedIn study has shown that London tops the list of most-common workplace destinations for American expats.

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  • Why Knowledge Sharing Is Important

    • July 26, 2016
    • Posted by: Hansen Sweeney
    • Categories: Business plans, News
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    Gone are the days of office segregation and a silo-type working environment. Companies have realised the value of cross-pollination known as ‘data sharing’, while words like innovation, transparency and collaboration all talk to company enrichment. Not convinced? Here are five reasons knowledge sharing is great for your business:

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  • Cycle to Work Scheme

    • June 6, 2016
    • Posted by: Hansen Sweeney
    • Categories: News, Updates
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    I guess not many people actually take the time to think about or look into a scheme that can benefit the employee by getting to work in a healthy, timely and cost-effective way.

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  • US Taxes: A Personal Journey

    • May 19, 2016
    • Posted by: Hansen Sweeney
    • Categories: News, US/UK
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    With the range of new measures and changes the IRS have recently implemented, most notably the FATCA requirements for banks and financial institutions to identify and disclose details of their US citizens/Green Card Holders clients to the US authorities, we are finding that large numbers of people are suddenly discovering that they have a requirement to file US tax forms…and we can help!

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  • Five Factors to Consider when Designing Benefits Plans

    • May 16, 2016
    • Posted by: Hansen Sweeney
    • Categories: News, Research
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    Beyond traditional health-care plans and pensions, employees now expect a broader choice of benefits that reflect their changing needs and lifestyles. Meeting these expectations gives employers an opportunity to differentiate themselves in a competitive market for talent.

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  • Employment Allowance

    • March 31, 2016
    • Posted by: Hansen Sweeney
    • Categories: Allowance, News
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    This allowance was introduced in 2014/15 to provide a saving of up to £2000 (increased to £3,000 for the 2016/17 tax year, only eligible if the company has employees other than directors) from the Employer’s NI bill of any business.

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  • Budget 2016: New Sugar Tax

    • March 18, 2016
    • Posted by: Hansen Sweeney
    • Categories: Budget 2016, News
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    A new sugar tax on the soft drinks industry to be introduced in two years’ time, raising £520m a year to be spent on doubling funding for primary school sport in England.

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  • Are you a “Foreign Person” selling a “US Property Interest”?

    • February 18, 2016
    • Posted by: Hansen Sweeney
    • Categories: News, US/UK
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    Beginning on 16 February 2016, the rate of withholding tax required by the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) will increase from 10% to 15%. FIRPTA imposes Federal tax on the sale of an interest in real property located in the United States by a foreign seller. This 15% rate applies to the Gross Proceeds of the sale irrespective of whether or not there is a profit on sale.

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