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My VIP Tax Team VAT Question of the Week: VAT Changes for Services from 1st January 2021: Use and Enjoyment and B2C professional services | 23rd December 2020 As an accountant we sometimes prepare tax returns for individuals living in the EU. From 1st January 2021 do we continue to charge UK VAT on those […]

Tax Question of The Week: Discretionary Trusts & 10 year charges | 16th December 2020 My client is a husband and wife who have settled a jointly held rental property worth £400,000 into a discretionary trust for their grandchildren. If the property value stays the same in ten years’ time would the trustees have a […]

VIP Tax Question of the Week: VAT Implications of the Northern Ireland Protocol | 8th December 2020 I have a number of clients based in Northern Ireland (NI) who both supply goods to and buy from mainland UK and the Republic of Ireland (ROI) mainly on a wholesale basis. Please could you clarify the rules […]

HR Expert: Statutory Wage Increase | 4th December 2020 A client is concerned about the Government’s recent announcement that the National Living Wage will increase next year. Is there anything that they need to keep in mind, or any financial assistance that they may be entitled to? It is unlikely that the Government will introduce […]

VQOTW: Fitted Furniture & Reduced Rate Building Work | 1st December 2020 My client specialises in bespoke joinery. He has worked on a lot of new houses but has now been asked to work on the renovation of an old country house that has been empty for many years. He will be supplying and fitting […]

VAT Question of the Week: Post Brexit Supplies of Digital Services | 25th November 2020 A number of clients supplying various kinds of digital /electronically supplied services to businesses and consumers in the EU. Their activities include the supply of downloadable software and Apps, and access to information, photo or videos held online. They currently […]

VAT Question of The Week: Selling Land with Civil Engineering Works | 12th November 2020 My client is a VAT registered builder who purchased bare land for £260,000 inclusive of VAT, with the intention to construct new dwellings and sell the freehold interest. He has incurred and recovered input tax on acquiring the land, professional […]

November 2020 Job Support Scheme | 29th October 2020 After further changes to the Job Support Scheme, a client would like to know how the changes will affect them, especially as they are a smaller business. Please can you advise? Employers like your client have likely been preparing for the Job Support Scheme (JSS) as […]

Job Support Scheme | 23rd October 2020 The Government has announced that it will increase the scale of support available to employers through the Job Support Scheme above what was initially announced, in order to protect more jobs. The new scheme will run for six months and will be reviewed in the new year. If […]

Tax Question of the Week: SDLT – Temporary Rate-Reduction & Multiple-Dwellings Relief  | 12th October 2020 My client is purchasing three residential investment properties from the same seller. I am aware that my client must pay Stamp Duty Land Tax at the “higher rates” for additional dwellings (supplementary 3%).   The property values are £530,000, £325,000, […]

Tax Question of the Week: Substantial shareholding exemption | 28th September 2020 A client owns 100% of the shares in a personal company. That company owns 10% of the ordinary shares in a trading company – the other 90% being owned by an unconnected company. The 90% shareholder company has made a significant loan to the trading company. Our […]

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined additional government support to provide certainty to businesses and workers impacted by coronavirus across the UK. Support for Workers A new Job Support Scheme will be introduced from 1 November to protect viable jobs in businesses who are facing lower demand over the winter months due to coronavirus. Under […]

We are pleased to announce the opening of our latest office in Stafford Technology Park. With our growing client base in Staffordshire and the surrounding areas, we felt it necessary to have an office closer to our clients in the area. Our offices are located at Unit 14, Pearl House, Anson Court Business Centre, Staffordshire […]

DKR is proud to announce our recent merger with Williams Ashton & Anderson. We are excited to team up with a reputable South Birmingham firm that boasts 55 years of experience as Accountants and Business Advisors to a range of SME clients. We are two of the Midlands fastest-growing accountancy firms and will strive to […]

Given the global pandemic we have teamed up with industry leaders to provide 24 hour support and up to date advice to our clients. With round the clock updates, factsheets and messages that are being posted on social media and a special broadcast list for our clients. To learn more sign up for our newsletters […]

DKR were pleased to sponsor the In Touch With Gala Awards and even ended up bagging an award. Well done to Khuram on bagging the Extra Mile Award.

Our managing partner Khuram Javed was asked to write a piece on “As I see It” for the September Issue of Economia. Named after the woman who has been at the heart of ICAEW’s coat of arms since 1881, economia reflects the breadth, depth and diversity of the membership, providing expert commentary, intelligence and opinion […]

As a forward-thinking organisation, we are pleased to be sponsoring the 2019, Asian Media Awards. We have no greater sense of pleasure than that of working with vigorously determined, fastidious and bright, Asian entrepreneurs, philanthropists and media personnel. Through sheer grit, fearlessness and dedication we see on a daily basis how the Asian business community […]

Once again team DKR supported the Annual Accountants dinner organised by the WGCA current Chair Ben Powell. The venue was Worcestershire Cricket Club with guest speaker Gary Delaney and an array of entertainment.

WGCA Annual Dinner 2017 with Khuram Javed as Chair of WGCA

DKR selected as ICAEW representatives for the Birmingham Virgin VOOM tour at the Custard Factory.