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HMRC advisory fuel rates for company car users from 1 September 2024
23rd Aug 2024 | Posted by:HMRC has published the latest advisory fuel rates (AFR) for company car users, effective from 1 September 2024.
Read MoreHomebuyers Paid £1.2 Billion in Stamp Duty in July
23rd Aug 2024 | Posted by:According to official figures from HMRC, homebuyers in the UK paid an astonishing £1.2 billion in stamp duty in July 2024
Read MoreChancellor refuses to rule out increase to capital gains tax
12th Aug 2024 | Posted by:The Chancellor has ruled out raising VAT, income tax rates or National Insurance rates, but this has added speculation on whether other taxes will be increased.
Read MoreVAT on Amazon Fees from 1 August 2024
6th Aug 2024 | Posted by:From 1 August 2024, selling fees charged by Amazon to UK vendors will be subject to VAT at 20%.
Read MoreChanges to non-domiciled tax status to go ahead
6th Aug 2024 | Posted by:The previous government included plans to end non-domiciled tax status at the Spring Budget and replace it with a 4-year foreign income and gains (FIG) regime
Read MoreHMRC conducting Business Asset Disposal Relief checks
30th Jul 2024 | Posted by:The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) have reported that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are contacting taxpayers they believe may have overclaimed Business Asset Disposal Relief.
Read MoreVAT on school fees from January 2025
30th Jul 2024 | Posted by:As the Chancellor was speaking in the House of Commons the Treasury published draft legislation on VAT for private school fees with forestalling measures from October
Read MoreChanges to HMRC Helpline Services for Construction Industry Scheme
19th Jul 2024 | Posted by:HMRC helplines will no longer deal with requests for payment deduction statements (PDS) for the Construction Industry Scheme
Read MoreChancellor’s Speech: What are the Tax and Compliance Implications?
15th Jul 2024 | Posted by:The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has delivered her first speech as Chancell oroutlining her plans for revitalising the UK economy
Read MoreGrowth Guarantee Scheme now open for applications
15th Jul 2024 | Posted by:The successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme, the Growth Guarantee Scheme, has now been launched by British Business Bank.
Read MoreReminder: P11D form submission deadline rapidly approaching
1st Jul 2024 | Posted by:The deadline – 6 July – for reporting expenses and benefits to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is rapidly approaching.
Read MoreBuying a second home: what should you think about?
24th Jun 2024 | Posted by:As accountants, we are often asked about the financial and tax implications of buying a second home.
Read MoreFinancing business asset purchases: Lease, Contract Hire or Hire Purchase?
3rd Jun 2024 | Posted by:Choosing how to finance your new asset doesn’t have to be complicated. By considering your businesses cash flow, how long you’ll need the asset, and whether ownership matters, you can pick the best option for you.
Read MoreReforms to leasehold properties becomes law
3rd Jun 2024 | Posted by:The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act has become law and will affect owners of freeholds for leasehold properties as well as house builders.
Read MoreWorkers urged to check tax codes following 'costly mistake'
31st May 2024 | Posted by:The government has urged millions of UK workers to check their tax codes following a 'costly mistake' which could result in lower salaries.The caution comes in the wake of incidents where workers have inadvertently paid too much tax on their earnings, despite not being at fault.
Read MoreNew planning rules reduce red tape for farmers
29th May 2024 | Posted by:New planning laws that have come into force simplify the conversion of unused farm buildings into new homes, farm shops, and gyms.
Read MoreHMRC advisory fuel rates for company car users from 1 June 2024
24th May 2024 | Posted by:HMRC has published the latest advisory fuel rates (AFR) for company car users, effective from 1 June 2024.
Read MoreWarning on scam letters impersonating Companies House
23rd May 2024 | Posted by:Scammers are targeting business owners using a letter asking for a £48 payment to access enhanced web filing on the Companies House register
Read MoreWorkWell: £64M Initiative for Workplace Health
13th May 2024 | Posted by:The UK government has announced a new initiative aimed at helping people with health conditions stay in or return to work.
Read MoreInvesting in an Unquoted Trading Company
13th May 2024 | Posted by:If you are considering lending money to, or subscribing for shares in, an unquoted trading company then, like many investments, there is always a risk that you may lose your money.
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