The capital allowance legislation specifically denies tax relief for plant and machinery installed in a dwelling house. However, plant and machinery installed in the common areas of blocks of flats such as hallways, stairs and lift shafts would qualify as […]
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1.25% increase in NICs and tax on dividends to fund health and social care
The UK Prime Minister announced, on 7 of September, that the government will introduce a new 1.25% levy to provide an extra £12 bn a year to support the NHS and social care. From April 2022 it is proposed that […]
becoming a more eco friendly business
Environmental sustainability has moved to the forefront of the news headlines and consumers are keen to support eco-friendly businesses. Buying habits are changing as people seek to minimise their impact on the natural environment. By incorporating eco-friendly ideas into your […]
advisory fuel rate for company cars
As the result of recent increases in petrol and diesel prices, HMRC has increased the advisory fuel rates that apply for the reimbursement of employees’ private fuel for their company cars. The same rates apply when the employer reimburses employees […]
ammu’s R&D Tax Credits 7 step process
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managing the end of furlough
After playing a crucial part in managing the impact of Covid-19, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is set to end on 30 September. Although some business sectors, such as hospitality, are currently seeing severe staff shortages, other employers may […]
New VAT penalties regime on the horizon
The existing penalty regime for VAT returns has the advantage of simplicity, but it’s something of a blunt instrument. The new system coming in for return periods beginning on or after 1 April 2022 will be fairer, but some businesses […]
Are you ready for MTD?
Making Tax Digital for income tax self-assessment may still be 18 months away, but if you are self-employed or a landlord, it is time to get ready for digital record keeping, ahead of the deadline. MTD ITSA (as it’s known) […]
Capital gains tax receipts underline tempting target for Chancellor
New HMRC data shows that in 2019/20, £9.9 billion of capital gains tax (CGT) liabilities were created. Source: HMRC In July last year, the Chancellor unexpectedly asked the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) to review “capital gains tax (CGT) and […]
work from anywhere policies
The pandemic proved that many of us could do our jobs from literally anywhere. So how should a business manage this? These days we hear more and more about “digital nomads”. These are people who have embraced technology in a […]
notify option to tax land and buildings within 30 days
If you are notifying HMRC of a decision to opt to tax land and buildings, you are normally required to notify HMRC within 30 days. The 30 day deadline was temporarily extended to 90 days to help businesses and agents […]
accounting for import vat on your vat return
HMRC have recently updated their guidance on accounting for VAT on goods imported from outside the UK which, since Brexit, includes the European Union. Businesses registered for VAT in the UK can account for import VAT on their VAT Return […]
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