SRLV News & Updates

From headline-making Budget announcements to government tax reforms and worldwide events, we address the key financial issues and emerging trends, weighing up their potential implications for creative, corporate, owner managed business and private clients, alongside sharing our in-depth industry knowledge, people updates and company news.

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  • Music industry valuation expert joins SRLV

    Our new consultant, renowned business valuation expert Alan Wallis, will be working alongside SRLV partners to expand the firm's specialist valuation and expert witness services for music Intellectual Property (IP), whilst adding to the team's existing expertise in other areas.

  • The New Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC) and permanent Cultural Reliefs

    The Chancellor responded to calls for additional tax reliefs for UK independent films, visual effects, as well as introducing new permanent rates for Cultural Reliefs in the recent Spring Budget which is welcome news for all, as our tax partner Jai Vora, explains.  

  • The end of the non-dom regime

    Far-reaching tax reforms for non-domiciles were announced as part of the Spring Budget this week. Our Tax Director, Kieron Clement-Smith, highlights the key points for new and existing non-doms, how and when the new rules will be introduced, and early actions to consider.

  • Spring Budget 2024: Outcomes & Analysis

    Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, rose to the dispatch box yesterday for the most significant Budget speech of his tenure. Expectations were high, albeit that in the days leading up to the speech the Chancellor and PM were keen to downplay the “great election giveaway”.

  • Spring Budget 2024: Initial Reaction

    Steve Wren and Kieron Clement-Smith share their quickfire summary of today’s much anticipated Spring Budget. The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced a raft of significant reforms and tax cuts, including the abolishment of the ‘non-dom’ regime, a further 2% national insurance cut and a reduction in the CGT rate for property disposals.

  • Withholding tax and international touring (part two)

    As part of International Live Music Conference week, Steve Wren shares his insights into withholding tax (WHT) & why it matters for touring artists. Here, he covers some of the common pitfalls, issues specific to bands & crews, plus key tips for pre-tour planning.

  • Withholding tax and international touring (part one)

    To mark International Live Music Conference week, SRLV partner Steve Wren shares his insights into withholding tax (WHT) & why it matters for touring artists. In this post, he explains what WHT is, how it works, where it can be reduced and why advance planning is essential.

  • National Insurance

    This is an introduction to the general principles of National Insurance. It is broad in approach and, like all things in the world of tax, “the devil is in the detail”. No two client situations are identical so we would urge you to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.

  • Non-Domiciled Individuals

    This is an introduction to the general principles of Non-Domiciled Individuals. It is broad in approach and, like all things in the world of tax, “the devil is in the detail”. No two client situations are identical so we would urge you to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.

  • Personal Tax – Self Assessment

    This is an introduction to the general principles of Personal Tax and Self Assessment. It is broad in approach and, like all things in the world of tax, “the devil is in the detail”. No two client situations are identical so we would urge you to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.

  • Corporation Tax Self Assessment

    This is an introduction to the general principles of Corporation Tax Self Assessment. It is broad in approach and, like all things in the world of tax, “the devil is in the detail”. No two client situations are identical so we would urge you to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.

  • IR35 Personal Service Companies

    This is an introduction to the general principles of IR35 Personal Service Companies. It is broad in approach and, like all things in the world of tax, “the devil is in the detail”. No two client situations are identical so we would urge you to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances

  • Statutory Residence Test

    This is an introduction to the general principles of Statutory Residence Testing. It is broad in approach and, like all things in the world of tax, “the devil is in the detail”. No two client situations are identical so we would urge you to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.

  • VAT

    This is an introduction to the general principles of Value Added Tax (VAT). It is broad in approach and, like all things in the world of tax, “the devil is in the detail”. No two client situations are identical so we would urge you to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.

  • Personal Tax – When is Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax Payable?

    This is an introduction to the general principles of Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax in relation to Personal Tax. It is broad in approach and, like all things in the world of tax, “the devil is in the detail”. No two client situations are identical so we would urge you to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.

  • Capital Gains Tax: An overview

    This is an introduction to the general principles of Capital Gains Tax. It is broad in approach and, like all things in the world of tax, “the devil is in the detail”. No two client situations are identical so we would urge you to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.

  • Inheritance Tax – a Summary

    This is an introduction to the general principles of Inheritance Tax. It is broad in approach and, like all things in the world of tax, “the devil is in the detail”. No two client situations are identical so we would urge you to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.

  • Applying For Graduate Programmes & Accountancy Internships at SRLV

    Whether this is the first time you’ve applied for an internship/graduate programme or not, we want you to have the very best chance of success. Every company you apply to will be different so to help, we’ve compiled a list of top application and interview tips using the experiences of SRLV staff, who joined us as interns and graduate trainees.

  • Autumn Statement 2023: AVEC update

    While the mention was fleeting in the Chancellor’s address, the final details of the reforms to Creative Industry Tax Reliefs and Audio-Visual Tax Reliefs have now been confirmed. Our Partner, Jai Vora, who specialises in tax reliefs for Film, TV and Video Games shares his thoughts on the amendments.

  • Autumn Statement 2023: Outcomes & Analysis

    Jeremy Hunt delivered his second Autumn Statement this week. With a general election now expected next year and inflation below target, there was hope of a mooted pre-election giveaway following years of austerity and a high tax burden locked in for next year and beyond.