A possible, unwelcome increase in service charges

Dec 11, 2018

From 1 November 2018, owners of properties on estates or sites that are obliged to pay service charges to a management company - for example, for the maintenance of common areas, gardens, or the employment…

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What is an OpRA?

Dec 06, 2018

OpRA is the acronym for an optional remuneration arrangement. Before April 2018, these were termed “salary sacrifice” arrangements. Essentially, both are benefits in kind (BiK) offered to employees…

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Disqualified from acting as a director

Dec 06, 2018

When a director has been found guilty of mismanagement verging on fraud, one of the remedies that the courts can impose is disqualification as a director. But what does this actually mean?

A…

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Tax free perks at Christmas time

Dec 06, 2018

This article is our usual reminder of the tax breaks available if you are organising a Christmas party for your staff.

Many businesses take time out to provide their employees with a work based…

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Would you set off for uncharted territory without a plan?

Dec 06, 2018

Truthfully, no one knows what trading conditions will be like once we exit the EU. Will supply chains seize up or will it be business as usual?

If there is a possibility, however remote, that…

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What is AEO?

Dec 06, 2018

Businesses that presently trade with the EU block may like to consider applying for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status. The following notes explain why this may be helpful.

AEO status…

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Are you eligible to claim the Marriage Allowance?

Dec 06, 2018

Marriage Allowance lets you transfer £1,190 of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner - if they earn more than you.

This reduces their tax by up to £238 in the tax year.…

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Tax Diary December 2018/January 2019

Dec 06, 2018

1 December 2018 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 29 February 2018.

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

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Keep private bank accounts private

Nov 29, 2018

Many small businesses, including landlords, use personal bank accounts to lodge business receipts and make business payments. If traders in this situation are subject to a HMRC enquiry into their business…

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