As a business owner you may need certain vehicles in order to complete your work, specifically crew cab vehicles. Currently these types of vehicles are classed as vans rather than cars for national insurance and income tax purposes, but over the past few years the crew cab vehicle has been [...]
Your accountant is far from just a number-crunching machine! They have specialist knowledge regarding taxes, expenses, allowances and so much more. In this blog, we’ll outline some of the key questions that you should be asking your accountant to ensure your business is as efficient as possible. Can I make [...]
Your responsibilities and what you need to file with HMRC and Companies House Directors of Limited Companies have legal responsibilities, such as filing / submitting various forms and returns to Companies House and HMRC throughout the financial year. If you’re new to running your own company you may be unsure [...]
National Insurance and Tax Tax-free personal allowance – £12,570 Basic rate – 20% – up to £37,700 Higher rate – 40% – from £37,701 to £125,140 Additional rate – 45% – above £125,140 National Insurance Rates Primary threshold - £12,570 [...]
The Spring Budget 2024 was rather uneventful for many, unless you’re landlord with holiday properties in your portfolio that is. With the Furnished Holiday Lettings regime being abolished from April 2025, the market has been shaken up, so what exactly does this mean? The FHL tax regime, which previously allowed [...]
If you're a sole trader or a partner in an unincorporated or incorporated partnership, upcoming changes in tax rules may affect you. These reforms alter how businesses like yours are taxed. Overview of the Basis Period Reform HMRC is changing how taxable profits are calculated. Previously, unincorporated businesses were taxed [...]
Allowable expenses Claim all of your allowable expenses Ensure paid invoices have been recorded – chase those you’re still awaiting payment for Keep receipts 6 years after accounting period ISAs Use your ISA allowance £20,000 taxed at 0% per year £9,000 for junior ISAs [...]
If you’re new to running your own company and employing people you might not be clued up on National Insurance Contributions (NICs), and how much you’ll need to pay. In this blog we take a closer look at what NICs are and what you need to be aware of as [...]
Whether you currently own cryptoassets, or you have done previously, it's crucial to understand the tax implications and what you might owe to HMRC. In this blog, we’ll delve into the rules surrounding crypto tax and explore how you can stay compliant. HMRC’s stance on crypto tax HMRC initially likened [...]
The festive season is approaching and many Limited Company directors are starting to prepare for their yearly celebrations. Fortunately, HMRC recognises staff entertainment as a valid business expense, but your festivities need to follow certain rules to qualify for tax and National Insurance exemption. What are the rules? To be [...]