This months edition includes:
– Smallest firms hit by higher pension costs
– Late payments affect almost half of small businesses
– Selected businesses begin Making Tax Digital testing
– Lack of funding holds back 1 in 4 SMEs
Personal tax planning
Nobody wants the taxman to take more than his fair share, and
planning your finances early on can ensure you adopt the most
tax-efficient strategy for the months and years ahead.
Effective tax planning will help protect your wealth and any assets,
ready to pass on when the time comes, while also providing you
with peace of mind. (more…)
Company Cars
Despite year-on-year tax rises, company cars remain a popular benefit. While the tax cost of expensive high-emission cars can be eye-watering, by choosing carefully it’s possible to enjoy the convenience that comes with a company car for a relatively low tax cost. So, as the new tax year gathers steam, what’s changed for 2018/19?
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Happy New Tax Year!
We start the merry go round again moving 1 year closer to the introduction of Making Tax Digital on the 6 April 2019.
We are heavily involved in helping our clients bring up to date their bookkeeping onto cloud-based accounts solutions to ensure you have the information available each quarter at a reasonable cost. If you need help or advise in doing this please contact us as soon as possible and we can get you started and include some free training. (more…)
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2018/19 Tax Card
Our Data Card containing all the useful allowances and tax rates for 2018/19
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Spring Statement 2018
The Chancellors Spring Statement reviewed
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April 2018 Tax Insider
This Months Edition includes:
– Thinktank wants major reform of ‘inefficient’ tax system
– More workers aim to become self-employed
– Small firms not ready for data protection shake-up
– Small businesses ‘hugely’ embrace apprenticeships
From sole trader to a limited company
With a new tax year almost upon us, many sole traders will be reviewing their business structure and considering whether it’s worth switching to a limited company.
There’s no denying that incorporating a business proved popular in 2017, with Companies House reporting a 7% rise in the number of actively trading companies – bringing the UK total to 1.9 million. (more…)
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Clipping the wings of phoenix companies
Companies can fail for several reasons and, for the most part, these aren’t the result of wrongdoing by the directors. For this reason, it’s perfectly legal to start a new company after an old one has become insolvent.
However, there are a number of rules that surround carrying on a similar business through a new company after the original company has gone into insolvency. (more…)
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Tax and employee benefits
Most employers choose to recognise the ongoing commitment made by their members of staff by providing various benefits and rewards.
Whether that’s in the form of the Christmas party or it extends to benefits such as a cash bonus or flextime, it all helps to ensure employees feel valued and motivated. (more…)
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March 2018 Tax Insider
This months edition includes:
– One million firms comply with auto-enrolment
– Food and drink firms bring in record £22bn in exports
– Taxpayers reclaim £493m from HMRC
– One in 15 face fines after missing tax return deadline
Year End Tax Guide 2017-18
Included in this article:
– PERSONAL ALLOWANCES
– ISAs
– PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS
– INHERITANCE TAX
– CAPITAL GAINS TAX
– NON-UK DOMICILE TAXATION
– TAX CREDITS
– CORPORATION TAX
– BUSINESS DEDUCTIONS
– ENTREPRENEURS’ RELIEF
– VAT
– PENALTIES
– UPCOMING CHANGES (more…)
Cash basis for landlords
Traders have been able to prepare their accounts using the cash basis since April 2013, as long as they meet certain eligibility conditions.
This option was extended to landlords running unincorporated property businesses from 6 April 2017.
However, while traders must elect for the cash basis, it applies by default to landlords who meet the qualifying conditions.
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