When it comes to purchasing and expensing a garden office, you may be wondering if your company can cover the costs. Whilst this is possible, there are the following caveats and issues to contend with that you should keep in mind. Capital ...
READ MOREMany parents have been missing out on Tax-Free Childcare, after it was revealed that one in five parents did not know they met the eligibility criteria. The Government has launched a push on the allowance, a scheme in which parents can ...
READ MOREWith the arrival of April’s payslips in people’s pockets, the recent rise in National Insurance will be clear to see. As of this month, individuals and businesses will pay an extra 1.25p in the pound. The Government says the increase will ...
READ MOREUnfortunately, fraudulent emails are something that we are all likely to come across at some point. In fact, the methods that fraudsters are using to target people have seen a substantial increase in recent years. It is important to be aware that ...
READ MOREWhen starting up a hospitality business, it is important to factor in that some customers may choose to tip members of staff. This poses the question of how tips should be distributed between staff, with the consideration of who will organise ...
READ MOREDiscovery assessments look set to be applied to the High-Income Benefit Charge under new legislation set out by the Government. A loophole regarding discovery assessments and the charge was brought to light following the case of HMRC V Mr Wilkes last ...
READ MOREWe all want to keep more of our hard-earned money. For business owners, it can be a difficult balancing act to find the most tax-efficient way to get paid from the company’s profits. This is where the dividend versus salary debate ...
READ MOREKnowing which taxes your business is liable for can feel a bit overwhelming, which can result in you not recognising opportunities to save on tax. If you have a limited company or a foreign company with a UK branch, you will ...
READ MOREThe hard-pressed hospitality industry is facing some difficult choices after the temporary cut in VAT to 12.5 per cent reverted to the full 20 per cent. It will result in double-digit price increases for consumers as operators struggle to survive, leading ...
READ MOREDeciding to start your own business can feel like a leap of faith but being prepared for the steps you will need to take can ameliorate this lack of confidence. With a wave of young people aspiring to become entrepreneurs, along ...
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