Tax
What are the benefits of using the HMRC app?
Apr 11, 2024
The HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) app was launched in 2023 and has quickly become a key tool for many, with over 80 million interactions. Designed for convenience and efficiency, the app stands as a crucial resource for managing tax affairs. Upon ...
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Due a tax rebate? Keep an eye on your account
Apr 09, 2024
In a new initiative designed to reduce paper use and unnecessary confusion, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced a significant change to the way that taxpayers are notified of a repayment. From 8 April 2024, HMRC will no longer send ...
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Is your partnership tax-efficient?
Mar 28, 2024
Tax efficiency is one of the major deciding factors between different types of companies, particularly for growing businesses which need to minimise costs. A partnership is one of three main company types that you might choose from, in which two or ...
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Have you used your capital allowances this financial year?
Mar 19, 2024
With 5 April fast approaching, the pressure is on to make sure that you’ve used all capital allowances available to you in this tax year to reduce your tax bill. For business owners, there are a number of tax reliefs you ...
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Making the most of pension contributions for tax purposes
Mar 12, 2024
Are you ready for the end of the 2023/24 tax year? 5 April 2024 marks the end of the current financial year, so the deadline to use several important annual reliefs and allowances is fast approaching. Pension contributions represent a significant tax ...
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Spring Budget 2024
Mar 06, 2024
The latest Budget was an important speech for the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, and his Government, as he laid out key measures likely to affect his party’s success at the ballot box later this year. Although a date for the next general ...
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My business prioritises sustainability – Can I claim tax reliefs?
Mar 05, 2024
Investing in Environmental, Social and Governance objectives (ESG) and sustainability is becoming more popular for business owners at every level. However, overhauling business processes and purchasing new, greener assets can present a significant cost to SMEs and businesses without large cash ...
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Understanding VAT for limited companies and unincorporated businesses
Feb 29, 2024
For both limited companies and unincorporated businesses, managing Value Added Tax (VAT) can be a significant challenge, affecting a broad spectrum of business activities. Understanding VAT is crucial for business owners, as it not only affects how they price their products ...
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Can I claim Employment Allowance for my business?
Feb 22, 2024
The Employment Allowance is a means for SMEs to reduce the tax burden of employing staff at critical points in their growth and help avoid cash flow crises, via a reduction in National Insurance Contributions (NICs). What is the Employment Allowance? The ...
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HMRC U-turns on its double cab pickups tax decision
Feb 20, 2024
HMRC surprised all taxpayers who own a double cab pickup as a company vehicle on 12 February by announcing that these vehicles would be classified as cars and not vans, which would have led to higher National Insurance Contributions (NICs) ...
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