Welcome to the October 2023 Tax Update. In this edition we take a look at Profit Forecasts, the Autumn Statement, Inheritance Tax, National Insurance Refunds; and this month’s events on the accounting horizon. If you need any help or advice on any of these topics, please do not hesitate to…
Welcome to the September 2023 Tax Update. In this edition we take a look Tax-Free Childcare Accounts, Child Benefits, changes to the R&D Relief Scheme, IHT on Pension Funds, and this month’s events on the accounting horizon. If you need any help or advice on any of these topics, please…
TAX ALERT! IF YOUR YEAR END IS NOT 31st MARCH HMRC will be changing the way they assess profits for sole traders and partnerships. One of the lesser published points is that everyone is going to have to have a 31st March/5th April year end – if your year-end is not already…
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides eligible businesses with support towards the upfront costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charge points. All businesses can use it to help provision chargepoints for their staff or fleets. Charities and small accommodation businesses can…
Additional information required for Research & Development (R&D) claims The latest Finance Act includes two changes that will affect all R&D claims: A requirement to provide additional information before an R&D claim is made; and A requirement for certain companies to make a claim notification within six months after the end…
Taxpayers could take advantage of four key benefits when filing their tax return early, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has stated. The Self-Assessment deadline for the 2022 to 2023 tax year is 31st January 2024. Taxpayers who file early will have more control over their financial affairs and beat the…
Welcome to the August 2023 Tax Update. In this edition we take a look the additional information required for R&D claims, Tax-Free Childcare Accounts, Company BBQs, Inheritance Tax, HMRC’s further interest rate rises, and this month’s events on the accounting horizon. If you need any help or advice on any…
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is urging businesses to protect themselves from rogue business rates agents. New rateable values for business properties came into effect in April 2023. Councils used these new values to calculate business rates bills. For more information, visit or recent insight – Business Rates List Closes…
Welcome to the July 2023 Tax Update. In this edition we take a look at Super Deduction’s replacement, the extended deadline for topping up NI contributions, the VAT flat rate scheme, working from home, school fees plans, and this month’s events on the accounting horizon. If you need any help…
Beware of e-mails that look as though they have come from HMRC offering a tax rebate! One of our clients has just brought to our attention an e-mail they have received that looks like it has come from HMRC, saying that after a recalculation, they could claim an amount back…