VAT - what is disaggregation

Jan 12, 2018

There are many businesses that benefit from not being VAT registered. In the UK, there is no obligation to register until your taxable turnover exceeds £85,000. For many smaller businesses, especially…

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Timing is everything - part two

Jan 10, 2018

The week before Christmas we posted an article stressing the value of checking out the tax consequences of investing in new plant and equipment. We stressed the importance of timing.

But this…

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Happy New Year

Jan 08, 2018

Let us hope that 2018 presents opportunities to build our business interests and improve the financial position of our families. Certainly, there were many changes last year, not least the ongoing implications…

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Sole trader or incorporated

Jan 08, 2018

From April 2018, the £5,000 tax-free dividend allowance is reducing from £5,000 to £2,000.

Does this mean that converting from self-employed to a limited company arrangement to save tax and…

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Does you employer still pay for your private fuel

Jan 08, 2018

As we are approaching the end of yet another tax year, it is worth repeating our suggestion that highlights the cash benefit to company car drivers and their employers, of reimbursing the cost of fuel…

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CGT opportunities

Jan 08, 2018

This is also an appropriate time of the year to consider your capital gains tax position if you have already disposed (or are considering a disposal) of an asset subject to CGT before 6 April 2018.

Most…

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Tax Diary January/February 2018

Jan 08, 2018

1 January 2018 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31 March 2017.

19 January 2018 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 January 2018. (If you pay your tax electronically…

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A competition for budding space entrepreneurs

Jan 04, 2018

As we look forward to meeting our own challenges this new year, it is gratifying to come across a challenge aimed at stretching the imagination of our children.

The SatelLife Challenge, now…

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Happy New Year and beware the gift card scam

Jan 03, 2018

Let’s hope that 2018 offers more cheer than 2017…

Unfortunately, the season seems to bring out the good and the not so good in human nature. Readers are advised to be wary of the following scam…

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