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Self Assessment & Income Tax

Tax-free savings income

There are various ways to enjoy savings income tax-free. However, not all routes are open to all taxpayers – the…

12 Jul 2022 Read article

Employee Benefits & Expenses

Is paying mileage allowances at the approved rate still a good idea?

Where an employee uses their own vehicle for business journeys, their employer can cover the associated costs by paying a…

11 Jul 2022 Read article

National Insurance

National Insurance changes for the self-employed

If their profits are high enough, the self-employed pay two classes of National Insurance contribution – Class 2 and Class…

7 Jul 2022 Read article

Corporation Tax

Loans to directors – beware of the higher section 455 charge

Directors and shareholders in close companies are often able to influence the payments that are made to them. Broadly, a…

5 Jul 2022 Read article

Property & Landlord Tax

Tax relief for the expenses of running a property business

In common with other types of business, expenses are unavoidable when running a property business. However, subject to certain conditions,…

29 Jun 2022 Read article

Capital Gains Tax

Tax Breaks for EIS Company Investors

Investors who are not connected with the company may claim income tax relief of 30% of the amount that they…

28 Jun 2022 Read article

Corporation Tax

Tax-efficient finance for your company

HMRC have recently updated their guidance for companies looking to attract investors to buy shares in their company. If structured…

21 Jun 2022 Read article

Business Finance

Should I change my accounting date?

In preparation of the introduction of MTD for income tax, which comes into effect from 6 April 2024 for unincorporated…

20 Jun 2022 Read article

Business Finance

Plan capital expenditure to benefit from time-limited reliefs

Unincorporated businesses and companies planning capital expenditure projects need to be aware of some time-limited reliefs. Timing capital expenditure to…

15 Jun 2022 Read article

Corporation Tax

Corporation tax – are you ‘associated’?

The corporation tax rules are changing from 1 April 2023, and the amount that a company will pay will depend…

13 Jun 2022 Read article

Self Assessment & Income Tax

High Income Child Benefit Charge – not just for higher rate taxpayers

The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) is a tax charge that claws back payments of child benefit where the…

10 Jun 2022 Read article

HMRC Updates

Relief for homeworking expenses post Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic forced large numbers of employees to work from home for the first time. Having made the transition…

3 Jun 2022 Read article

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More Blog insights

Tax-free savings income

Is paying mileage allowances at the approved rate still a good idea?

National Insurance changes for the self-employed

Loans to directors – beware of the higher section 455 charge

Tax relief for the expenses of running a property business

Tax Breaks for EIS Company Investors

Tax-efficient finance for your company

Should I change my accounting date?

Plan capital expenditure to benefit from time-limited reliefs

Corporation tax – are you ‘associated’?

High Income Child Benefit Charge – not just for higher rate taxpayers

Relief for homeworking expenses post Covid-19

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