Feb 20, 2023 | FAQ, Information, Misc, Self-Assessment, Tips
It is a fact of life that when we lose a loved one, the loss and grief is not all we have to deal with, even though that would be enough. Sadly, there is also a lot of administration that needs to be done by those left behind. This can be anything from registering the...
Feb 13, 2023 | FAQ, Information, News, Self-Assessment, Tax, Tips
The taxman has been busy this month – no surprise given it is the time when self-assessment returns need to be filed. But anyone who misses the deadline of January 31 faces a new set of interest rates for penalties that were only published on December 20 last year....
Feb 8, 2023 | Business Start Ups, FAQ, Information, Misc, Tax, Tips
Deciding if a limited company is the right structure for your business can be challenging. To help you make the best decision, here are ten compelling reasons to consider forming a limited company – from protection of assets and minimizing tax liabilities to...
Feb 6, 2023 | Expenses, FAQ, Information, Misc, News, Vat
A new VAT penalties regime was brought in this month, and any firms or individuals missing their filing deadline from January 2023 onwards will receive penalty points even if there is no VAT due to be paid. While this may sound more benign than getting a fine,...
Jan 30, 2023 | FAQ, Information, Misc, News, Property, Tips
Working out rateable property values may feel like something of a dark art to those not in the know, and the news that these values are set to change again from April 1 2023 could strike fear into the hearts of some. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA), which is part of...
Jan 23, 2023 | Business Start Ups, Expenses, News, Tax, Tips
New Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) come into effect at the very start of 2023, and companies need to be aware of their responsibilities when it comes to every type of packaging from wood, plastic, paper, glass and ‘other’ as determined by the new rules....
Jan 16, 2023 | Business Start Ups, Expenses, FAQ, Information, News, Tips
Christmas parties or even regular summer BBQs, or annual team-building events may need to be declared to HMRC for the current 2022/23 tax year if they do not meet certain rules, so you need to be sure you meet all the relevant rules for the exemption. The key...
Jan 9, 2023 | Business Start Ups, Information, News, Self-Assessment, Tax
Yes, here we are again, the Christmas tradition of dealing with your self-assessment tax return is back for another year, and you need to get everything sorted as soon as you can. The final deadline for filing your self-assessment is January 31, 2023, for the...
Jan 2, 2023 | Information, Tax, Tips
The 45% additional tax rate was briefly removed by Kwasi Kwarteng, then reinstated by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, and in the latest twist, Mr Hunt announced that the point at which people would start paying this highest rate of tax would fall from £150,000 to £125,140...
Dec 19, 2022 | FAQ, Information, Tips
Changes to the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) allowances announced in the Autumn Statement mean that from next April, the current £12,300 allowance will fall to £6,000 and then to £3,000 in 2024. This is a major concern for landlords with rental property, as this will make a...
