Did you know that the VAT Flat Rate Scheme (FRS) changed from April 2017? From April you needed to do a calculation to check that you were not a “Limited Cost Trader” which meant that instead of using your FRS % for your trading (SIC) code, you will need to use 16.5%? This almost completely eliminates…
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It’s that time of year. The time when we all start looking at our pile of receipts and mountain of tax forms with dread. When preparing your tax return, even a little mistake can cause problems. You could end up with a larger tax bill than you should, your refund could be delayed, or ever…
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Child Benefit Child Benefit can be paid to everyone in the UK who has children, but if you’re a higher-income family, you’ll have to pay extra tax called a High Income Tax Charge, if you choose to keep getting it. The extra tax you pay will effectively cancel out some or all of your Child Benefit….
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Changing Accountants Switching your accountant, much the same as switching your gas and electricity supplier, can feel like a stressful task that you want to avoid even when you’re not fully satisfied with the services you’re getting. Sometimes people just want to avoid those awkward “goodbyes” and think that they have to endure this when…
Read MoreMany business owners will know that there are a few deadlines they face when running their own business. The most infamous deadline being their Self Assessment Tax Return. The deadline for this is almost invariably 31st January of the year following the tax year, so the deadline for the 16-17 tax year is 31st January…
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Have You Ever Considered A Company Motorcycle? If not, here are some reasons for doing so…. At first glance, a company car may appear to be a fantastic perk, but once employees start looking at the emissions based company car tax they’ll have to pay, the luxury of having one may begin to seem like…
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