Tax
What business owners need to know about meeting PAYE deadlines
Oct 17, 2023
Among the long list of financial responsibilities that you must handle as a business owner is ensuring PAYE are made on time. In October 2023, the electronic payment deadline for your PAYE tax bill falls on Sunday, 22 October. To ...
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Secure your financial future – Plan ahead and send Self-Assessment returns early
Oct 10, 2023
Recent data from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reveals a significant trend - an increasing number of UK taxpayers are filing their Self-Assessment tax returns within the first week of the new tax year. In fact, the number of early filers ...
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Planning for Inheritance Tax challenges as penalties surge in 2022/23 tax year
Sep 05, 2023
While Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a topic that many find uncomfortable to discuss, it is an unavoidable aspect of estate planning. With HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collecting a significant £2.28 million in IHT penalties in the last tax year, it ...
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How to save £2,000 in taxes on your childcare costs
Aug 31, 2023
A Government scheme could help parents save up to £2,000 on their childcare costs through tax reliefs aimed at working parents. The reliefs come in the form of a Tax-free Childcare account, from which you directly pay for your childcare needs. With ...
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What tax implications can come with depreciation?
Aug 15, 2023
For business owners, understanding depreciation is not just about accounting practices but also about handling their taxes efficiently. Depreciation represents the reduction in the value of an asset over time, primarily due to wear and tear. Businesses use various methods to calculate ...
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Staying up to date with MTD for ITSA
Aug 10, 2023
In December 2022, the plans for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment changed again, as the Government announced that instead, MTD ITSA would be introduced in mandatory phases from 6 April 2026, as opposed to 2024. What are the phases? Self-employed ...
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Capital Gains Tax for SMEs – Recent trends and compliance
Aug 08, 2023
Collections of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reached a record £16.7 billion in the last tax year, a notable increase from the preceding year's £14.3 billion. CGT has always been a significant consideration for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who should note ...
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Beneficiaries could see inherited pensions taxed as new proposals by HMRC are published
Jul 27, 2023
Currently, if someone dies before the age of 75, their pension can be drawn out by beneficiaries’ tax-free, as it is exempt from Inheritance Tax and Income Tax if it is under the Lifetime Allowance (LTA). But HM Revenue & Customs ...
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HM Revenue & Customs pledge £5.5 million to support customers
Jul 25, 2023
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently stated that they will pledge £5.5 million to organisations who are in the voluntary and community sectors to help support customers organise their taxes. The last voluntary or community sector organisation (VCS) grant was ...
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An overview of the Construction Industry Scheme and what it means for your business
Jul 05, 2023
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a Government initiative that allows contractors in the construction industry to deduct money from a subcontractor’s payments and pass it on to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). These deductions count as advance payments towards a ...
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