Creative Industries to be Given Tax Reliefs

Creative Industries to be Given Tax Reliefs

Creative industries are to be given tax reliefs, the Treasury has announced.

It is hoped that this will make the UK more of a competitive location for the production of animation, video games and high budget television shows.

Currently, it is quite normal for British based television dramas such as Robin Hood and The Tudors to be filmed abroad as it often more tax efficient to do so.

Rachel Austin of Deloitte said: “If the government sets the rate of relief at the right level, the proposals will increase the UK’s competitiveness in these sectors encouraging additional investment in the UK and discouraging UK companies from producing culturally British content in countries that already offer incentives such as Ireland, Hungary and France.

“The government has also indicated that the proposed reliefs are likely to include rules designed to prevent abuse, such as offloading the reliefs to private individuals, through loss schemes.”

Ricky Steedman

Ricky worked as an Investigator in the Inland Revenue for over 20 years before founding Steedman & Company in 1987, giving him the experience and knowledge that enabled him to help so many clients over the years.

His appearance on a Channel 4 television programme about the inside workings of Revenue and Customs was watched by 4.1m which sealed his status as one of the most highly respected tax consultants to ever work in Scotland.

Ricky led all tax investigation and COP 9 cases, using his extensive knowledge to help people reach a positive resolution to their situation.

Ricky passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in June 2022 after leaving his indelible mark on the company he founded and headed for over 35 years.