Finance
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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Government to change tax law twice before election – How to prepare
Feb 01, 2024
The Chair of the Conservatives, Richard Holden, has said that there could be two more changes to UK tax law before the election – which is expected to be called in the latter part of this year. The Guardian reported: “Rishi ...
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Attention UK Taxpayers – do you understand the 500T tax code?
Jan 31, 2024
The 500T tax code in the UK is a temporary, non-cumulative code used by HMRC when they lack information. They use this code to assign a standard tax code, usually in new employment, complex tax situations, or as an emergency measure. HMRC’s ...
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Debt management strategies for SME business owners
Jan 23, 2024
Although it can have negative connotations, debt is inevitable for most businesses. Loans are huge contributors to growth for a lot of small businesses, so it isn’t uncommon for business owners to have to balance repaying loans with investing in their ...
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So, you want an electric company car? The tax perspective
Jan 19, 2024
Environmental consciousness is becoming more and more aligned with business operations, and electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming a popular choice for company cars as a result. This shift is as much about saving the planet as it is about the significant ...
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Financial techniques to maximise your business’ growth
Dec 14, 2023
To successfully grow your business, you need to not only know your current business position but also where you want to be in three or five years’ time. Short-term, medium-term, and long-term plans will help to achieve your goals. How do I ...
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HMRC reminds restaurants and takeaways of VAT obligations on hot food
Dec 12, 2023
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently issued letters to restaurant and takeaway businesses across the country, emphasising the importance of correctly applying VAT on hot food. This move comes amidst potential confusion amongst business owners regarding the varying VAT rates ...
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Understanding Inheritance Tax and the implications for your finances
Dec 07, 2023
Inheritance Tax (IHT) can be a sensitive and uncertain topic when discussing with loved ones, but it is something that cannot and should not be avoided. Let’s explore the basics of Inheritance Tax, along with how it impacts your finances so ...
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How SMEs should prepare for and handle tax investigations
Nov 28, 2023
Between the 2020/21 and 2022/23 tax years, there was a 21 per cent rise in tax investigations into SMEs, highlighting the fact that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has ramped up its interest in this area. With this in mind, compliance ...
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