Government launches Pension Wise service

Jan 20, 2015

Pension wise will offer free and impartial guidance to people on the new pension freedoms which come into effect in April 2015.

Pension wise will be a first port of call for consumers, offering…

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Top ten excuses for late filing

Jan 15, 2015

As most self employed persons, certain pensioners and high income earners will be aware their self-assessment tax returns for 2013-14 have to be filed by the end of January 2015 in order to avoid…

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Employing staff for the first time

Jan 13, 2015

 According to the tax office there are six things you need to consider when you are employing staff for the first time. They are:

  1. Decide how much to pay someone - you must pay your…

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On 1 January 2015 the VAT law changed for electronic services

Jan 07, 2015

On 1 January 2015 the VAT law changed for electronic services that are supplied digitally to non-business customers. Those customers must now pay VAT on the e-service at the rate that applies in the country…

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Incorporation of Business

Jan 07, 2015

When a business incorporates and transfers its trade and assets to a company controlled by the seller, the assets must be transferred at open market value for tax purposes. The assets may include "goodwill"…

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The New Enterprise Allowance

Jan 07, 2015

ver 450 new businesses every week have been set up over the last year thanks to a government scheme which helps people on benefits to become their own boss.

The New Enterprise Allowance (NEA)…

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Planning your business year end

Jan 06, 2015

Most of the tax planning that can be employed to reduce your business tax liabilities need to be considered and implemented prior to your year end date.

If you are in business, you…

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Work out your tax position sooner rather than later

Jan 06, 2015

If you are required to file a Self Assessment tax return there are compelling arguments to support the notion that you should calculate your tax position as soon as you can after the 5 April. Don’t…

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Is your income approaching �100,000

Jan 06, 2015

 If you estimate that your taxable income for 2014-15 will marginally exceed £100,000, perhaps for the first time, you should consider your options.

 If your income does exceed £100,000 then…

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