Local Business Event at Our Southbourne Office Yesterday, we invited all the local businesses down to our Southbourne office for tax and accounting consultations, and some delicious cakes from our neighbours Tasty Bakes Bakery. It was great to meet so many businesses from the local area and we look forward [...]
Forty billion pounds of tax rises represents one of the very largest tax rising Budgets outside of a time of recession, with Rachel Reeves announcing a compendium of changes aimed at businesses and higher tax payers. A penny off a pint and frozen fuel duty will be small comfort for [...]
On 1st October 2024 The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 came into effect, impacting on the distribution of tips for all businesses. It is now illegal for employers to withhold tips from employees. What does this mean for business owners? If your business receives tips from customers, there [...]
The Vantage team are growing even bigger, with the introduction of our latest office in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Having completed our previous new office opening in Renfrew, Glasgow only last month, we’re so proud to announce that we’ve also now opened one in Salisbury. Why Salisbury? With our other offices [...]
Here at Vantage we are thrilled to announce our brand new office in Renfrew, Glasgow. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the Vantage Team, as it underscores our commitment to providing exceptional accounting and tax services to businesses in the Glasgow area. Why Renfrew? Having previously moved to the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has just finished delivering his Autumn Statement 2023, which he’s hailed a ‘huge boost’ for British competitiveness in his statement for growth. A series of measures were announced with the ‘overall impact of £20bn a year within the decade – the biggest ever business boost for [...]
In recent years, electric cars have become increasingly common on our roads. Charging points are now a familiar sight in supermarket and office car parks, as well as private driveways. And with Government targets for all cars to be hybrid or electric by 2030 and 100% electric by 2035, it [...]