Tax return deadline at the end of this month

Jan 05, 2017

If you are required to file a tax return for 2015-16, and have not yet done so, you have until 31 January 2017 to complete the online filing process before automatic fines and possible penalties will…

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Two items on our watch list for 2017

Jan 04, 2017

Whilst it is never easy to double guess future changes in our tax system there are already changes afoot, some included in past legislation, and some promised by prior announcement.

Two items…

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Three months to go

Jan 04, 2017

All UK taxpayers may benefit from pausing, taking a deep breath, and considering their planning options as we approach the run-up to yet another tax year end.

Individuals

The…

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Is your employer still paying for your private fuel

Jan 04, 2017

It is worth repeating an article we first published March 2016 that highlighted the cash benefit to company car drivers and their employers, of reimbursing the cost of fuel provided for private motoring.…

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Car fuel advisory rates from 1 December 2016

Jan 04, 2017

From 1 December 2016, the advisory fuel rates have changed to:

1400cc or less: petrol 11p per mile, LPG 7p per mile

1401-2000cc: petrol 14p per mile, LPG 9p per mile

Over 2000cc:…

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Capital gains tax planning 2016-17

Jan 04, 2017

This is also an appropriate time of the year to consider your CGT position if you have already disposed of (or are considering a disposal) of an asset subject to CGT during 2016-17.

Most of…

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Tax Diary January/February 2017

Jan 04, 2017

1 January 2017 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31 March 2016.

19 January 2017 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 January 2017. (If you pay your tax electronically…

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Do not have a fake Christmas

Dec 22, 2016

The Intellectual Property Office has issued a video setting out the dangers of buying counterfeit goods this Christmas.

They say:

Counterfeiting can be defined as the manufacture,…

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What taxes are payable if you set up in business

Dec 20, 2016

The answer to this question depends, in the first instance, on the business structure you select.

If you run your business as a sole trader, or in partnership with another person, you are deemed…

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