20-03-2019
Keep abreast of Brexit news
As the Brexit date fast approaches, it seems the only thing we can say with any certainty is that uncertainty continues to plague the issue of our leaving the EU. The negotiations … read more
20-03-2019
Present tax-free company benefits
The list of company benefits that can be provided tax-free to employees is quite short. However, some of the benefits that can be provided include the following:
Meals: Free or … read more
20-03-2019
Changes to VAT IT systems if no-deal Brexit
In a letter being sent to businesses across the country, HMRC has published the following information on the effect a no-deal Brexit would have on changes to VAT IT systems.
We … read more
20-03-2019
What is a finance lease?
The definition of a finance lease can be difficult to pin down. In legal form a finance lease is just another lease – the legal ownership of the asset lies with the lessor and the … read more
20-03-2019
Removing your home address from the public register
Since April 2018 company directors and other eligible people such as company secretaries, people with significant control (PSC) and LLP members can apply to remove their personal … read more
19-03-2019
Full EU Settlement Scheme roll-out
The government has laid a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules implementing the full opening of the EU Settlement Scheme from 30 March 2019. The scheme will apply … read more
19-03-2019
2019 Spring Statement: employment implications
In the Spring Statement 2019, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced that the apprenticeship reforms set out in the Autumn Budget 2018 will now be introduced a year early. … read more
19-03-2019
Cash basis and capital expenditure
The cash basis scheme helps many sole traders and other unincorporated businesses benefit from a simpler way of managing their financial affairs. The scheme is not open to limited … read more
19-03-2019
Business record keeping for the self-employed
If you are self-employed as a sole trader or as a partner in a business partnership, then you must keep suitable business records as well as separate personal records of your … read more
14-03-2019
Topping up your self-employed NIC contributions
In many circumstances it can be beneficial to make voluntary Class 2 National Insurance Contributions (NICs) to increase your entitlement to benefits, including the State or New … read more
14-03-2019
Lost your Unique Tax Reference number?
Your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) identifies your tax records at HMRC. The number is also known as your taxpayer number or tax reference number and should be used whenever you … read more
14-03-2019
Treatment of deposits for VAT purposes
As a general rule, most deposits made by customers serve as advance payments and create a VAT tax point when the deposit is received. It is important that businesses ensure that … read more
14-03-2019
What are the badges of trade?
The ‘badges of trade’ tests, whilst not conclusive, are used by HMRC to help determine whether an activity is a proper economic / business activity or merely a money-making side … read more
14-03-2019
Sale of income by an individual
A capital sum received by an individual in respect of the sale or relinquishment of income to be derived from his or her personal activities, can sometimes be treated as earned … read more
13-03-2019
Employee tax codes 2019-20
The P9X form is used to notify employers of the tax codes to use for employees. The basic Personal Allowance for the tax year starting 6 April 2019 will be £12,500 and the … read more
13-03-2019
Spring Statement – 13 March 2019
The following comments were written on the 13th March 2019 immediately following Philip Hammond’s presentation of the 2019 Spring Statement to Parliament. In theory, the government … read more
12-03-2019
Expenditure on building that qualifies as plant
Capital Allowances are the deductions which allow businesses to secure tax relief for certain capital expenditure. Capital Allowances are available to sole traders, self-employed … read more
06-03-2019
Are you claiming the Marriage Allowance?
HMRC has published a press release to remind qualifying couples to claim the Marriage Allowance. The Marriage Allowance allows lower earning couples to share part of their personal … read more