Making the most of pension contributions for tax purposes
Are you ready for the end of the 2023/24 tax year?
Why do SMEs need an accountant?
If you are an owner of a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), it is essential to consider the benefits of having a professional accountant.
Government Gateway to be replaced with single login system
In a bid to simplify the way in which taxpayers and agents use online services, the Government is rolling out plans to replace Government Gateway accounts with a new system.
My business prioritises sustainability – Can I claim tax reliefs?
Investing in Environmental, Social and Governance objectives (ESG) and sustainability is becoming more popular for business owners at every level.
Companies House is changing – are you prepared?
New rules are coming into effect on 4 March 2024 which could impact your business if you are registered in the UK and need to file with Companies House.
Short-term let owners to face new planning permission requirements
For owners of an Airbnb or other short-term let properties, new planning legislation is set to come in by Summer 2024, which could lead to new fees and penalties for non-compliance.
Higher rate taxpayer? How to prepare for the end of the tax year
The end of the financial year is coming. 5 April is crunch time for making businesses and individual estates as tax efficient as possible.
Can I claim Employment Allowance for my business?
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).
HMRC U-turns on its double cab pickups tax decision
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) for owners.
Loophole closed: Pickups are now classed as cars (NOT vans)
A dispute between Coca-Cola and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has closed the loophole that previously defined double-cab pickups as vans and now means they will be classed as cars.