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…
The UK Government is giving people more time to pay National Insurance contributions towards their State Pension. Taxpayers now have until 5th April 2025 to fill gaps in their National Insurance record from April 2006 that may increase their State Pension – an extension of nearly 2 years. Extending the…
This weekend HMRC unexpectedly and with no prior warning, closed their Self-Assessment phone line until the 4th September. Please bear with us during this period, as it will be difficult to deal with any issues that need to be referred to HMRC. To visit our Self-Assessment Tax page CLICK HERE…
HMRC late payment interest rates to be revised after Bank of England increases base rate. The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee announced on 11th May 2023 that it would increase the Bank of England base rate to 4.5% from 4.25%. HMRC interest rates are linked to the Bank of England…