Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Vantage Accounting Small business accounting you can trust ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Our Blog](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/resources/blog/) - Small business accounting advice and information about taxes, finance and legislation for small businesses. - [The A to Z of UK Income Tax: A Complete Guide for Business Owners](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/uk-income-tax-a-to-z-guide/) - A complete A to Z guide to UK income tax for business owners, freelancers, and directors, covering allowances, rates, dividends, and tax planning tips. - [Trivial Benefits in the UK: How Employers Can Give Staff Tax-Free Gifts](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/trivial-benefits-uk-tax-free-gifts-for-employees/) - Learn how UK employers can use trivial benefits to give staff tax-free gifts. Understand HMRC rules, the £50 limit, and easy ways to boost employee engagement. - [Understanding VAT When Running a Business: A Complete Guide](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/understanding-vat-business-guide-uk/) - Understand VAT for UK businesses: registration, schemes, reclaiming VAT, and HMRC compliance to improve cash flow and stay tax compliant. - [How to maximise your tax efficiency before tax year end 5 April 2026](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/how-to-maximise-your-tax-efficiency-before-tax-year-end-5-april-2026/) - Discover practical tax planning for limited companies this tax year end, from expenses and ISAs to dividends. - [When is an accountant not an accountant?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/when-is-an-accountant-not-an-accountant/) - Learn the risks limited company directors face using unqualified accountants and why professional expertise protects compliance and finances. - [What are the 2026/27 tax year rates and allowances?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/what-are-the-2026-27-tax-year-rates-and-allowances/) - 2026/27 tax year infographic showing key rates and allowances for income tax, National Insurance, dividends, and corporation tax for business owners. - [Key dates throughout the financial year for Limited Company Directors, Buy-To-Let Landlords and Sole Traders](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/key-dates-throughout-the-financial-year-for-limited-company-directors-buy-to-let-landlords-and-sole-traders/) - Key financial year deadlines for Limited Company directors, Sole Traders and Buy-To-Let landlords. Stay compliant with HMRC & Companies House using our calendar - [What was announced during the Spring Forecast 2026?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/the-spring-forecast-2026/) - Spring Forecast 2026 highlights and what these announcements mean for business owners. - [The importance of writing a business plan as a business owner](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/the-importance-of-writing-a-business-plan-for-business-owners/) - Write a clear business plan to define your goals, financial forecasts, and strategy. Learn how planning improves decision-making, growth, and long-term success. - [Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Tax Comparison Guide for UK Business Owners](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/sole-trader-vs-limited-company-tax-comparison-guide-for-uk-business-owners/) - Compare sole trader vs limited company UK tax. Learn income tax, corporation tax, dividends, and which structure is most tax-efficient for business owners. - [Should you go Limited or stay as a Sole Trader under Making Tax Digital?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/should-you-go-limited-or-stay-as-a-sole-trader-under-making-tax-digital/) - Understand Making Tax Digital (MTD) for UK sole traders vs limited companies. Compare reporting changes, tax efficiency, and decide the best structure for you. - [Tax codes explained for the tax year 2026/27: A guide for UK employers and business owners](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/tax-codes-explained-for-the-tax-year-2026-27-a-guide-for-uk-employers-and-business-owners/) - Understand UK tax codes for 2026/27 including 1257L, BR, D0, D1 and K codes. Learn how PAYE tax codes affect payroll, HMRC compliance and business owners. - [Business Bank Account FAQs](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/business-bank-account-faqs/) - Small business bank account solutions made simple with Vantage Accounting. - [What Was Announced During the Autumn Budget 2025?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/autumn-budget-2025-announcements/) - Explore the key announcements from the Autumn Budget 2025, including tax changes, business updates and insights on how they impact individuals and UK companies. - [ID Verification at Companies House – what you need to know](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/id-verification-at-companies-house-what-you-need-to-know/) - From November 18th, 2025, Companies House will be enforcing mandatory identity verification for all Limited Company directors, Persons with Significant Control (PSCs), and anyone who files on behalf of the company. This change, under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, will mark a major shift in the way in which UK companies operate - [Common accounting and bookkeeping mistakes to avoid](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/common-accounting-and-bookkeeping-mistakes-to-avoid/) - Discover the most common accounting and bookkeeping mistakes small businesses make and how to avoid them. Learn expert tips to stay HMRC-compliant. - [What business expenses are allowable for Corporation Tax purposes?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/what-business-expenses-are-allowable-for-corporation-tax-purposes/) - Learn which business expenses are allowable for Corporation Tax in the UK. Discover how Limited Companies can claim costs, stay HMRC-compliant. - [What do my Limited Company’s Annual Accounts show me?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/what-do-my-limited-companys-annual-accounts-show-me/) - Learn what your Limited Company’s annual accounts show about assets, profit, tax, and stability — and use them to guide smarter business growth. - [What is EIS, VCT or SEIS?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/what-is-eis-vct-or-seis/) - "Discover how EIS, SEIS, and VCT schemes can support your small business growth. Learn what they are and how they work. - [Understanding tax codes – a guide for business owners](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/understanding-tax-codes-a-guide-for-business-owners/) - In this blog we explore some of the most used tax codes, to help you understand which are relevant to you. - [The importance of writing a business plan](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/the-importance-of-writing-a-business-plan/) - In this blog we explore why it’s important to have a business plan, what yours should include and how your Vantage Accounting Client Director can help. - [What Are the Employer’s National Insurance Rate Changes for 2025/26?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/the-employers-national-insurance-rate-increase/) - The Employer's National Insurance rate increase is almost here. This blog covers the key things to be aware of for the fast-approaching 2025/26 tax year. - [Should You Use an MVL When Closing Your Company?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/closing-your-company-should-you-use-an-mvl/) - In this blog we’ll cover the steps to closing your company, using MVL, and what you need to know when going through this process. - [How do cryptoasset taxes work in the UK?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/understanding-cryptoasset-taxes-in-the-uk/) - In this blog, we’ll delve into the rules surrounding crypto tax and cryptoasset tax, to explore how you can stay compliant. - [What are the 2024/25 tax year rates and allowances?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/2024-25-tax-changes-rates/) - 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 Secondary threshold – £9,100 Employers and directors must pay NI Class 1 contributions at 8% - [What are the key dates for Limited Company directors throughout the financial year?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/key-dates-for-limited-company-directors-throughout-the-financial-year/) - In this blog we’ve taken a look at all the key dates a Limited Company director needs to be aware of. - [How much National Insurance do you pay as an employer?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/how-much-national-insurance-do-you-pay-as-an-employer/) - In this blog we take a closer look at what NICs are and what you need to be aware of as an employer in the UK. - [Crypto tax nudge letters from HMRC – what to do if you get one](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/crypto-tax-nudge-letters-from-hmrc-what-to-do-if-you-get-one/) - In this blog we look at the content in the crypto tax ‘nudge’ letters that HMRC have been sending out, and what to do if you get one. - [Tax Basis Period Reform for Sole Traders and Partnerships](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/tax-basis-period-reform-for-sole-traders-and-partnerships/) - 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. - [What questions should business owners ask their accountant?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/questions-that-every-business-owner-should-ask-their-accountant/) - 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. - [How Much Tax Can You Expect to Pay on Electric Cars?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/how-much-tax-can-you-expect-to-pay-on-electric-cars-and-the-differences-between-leasing-and-hire-purchase/) - Electric car tax as a Limited Company director - we explore all your options and how much you can expect to pay. - [What Are the Rules Surrounding Your Business Paying for Your Garden Office?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/the-rules-surrounding-your-business-paying-for-your-garden-office/) - In this blog we explore the world of garden offices, and what your company can pay for. - [What Do Limited Company Directors Need to Know About the S455 Tax?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/s455-tax-what-limited-company-directors-need-to-know/) - In this blog we take a closer look at what S455 tax actually is, the potential cost and when it might be incurred. - [What Is the Tips Act 2023 and How Does It Affect Your Business?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/the-tips-act-2023-what-business-owners-need-to-know/) - The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 affects the distribution of tips for all businesses. In our blog we explain all. - [What's the Latest News On Double Cab Pick-Ups?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/the-latest-news-on-double-cab-pick-ups/) - Double cab pick-ups will be classed as cars from 6 April 2025 for Capital Allowances, Benefits in Kind (BiK), and some deductions from business profits. - [What Are the 2025/26 Tax Year Rates and Allowances?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/2025-26-tax-year-rates-and-allowances/) - 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 Secondary threshold – £5,000 Employers and directors must pay NI Class 1 contributions at 8% - [What Was Announced During the Spring Statement 2025?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/the-spring-statement-2025/) - Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, held the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March 2025. In the run up to the event, the Chancellor stated that she ‘remains committed to one major fiscal event a year to give families and businesses stability and certainty on upcoming tax and spending changes and, in turn, to support - [When Does Making Tax Digital Become Compulsory?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/making-tax-digital-the-countdown-is-on/) - In this blog we look at what Making Tax Digital is, how we’re preparing for the deadline, and what your Vantage Client Director can do to help you. - [Vantage Accounting are expanding once more! Introducing our new office in Salisbury, Wiltshire](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/vantage-accounting-are-expanding-once-more-introducing-our-new-office-in-salisbury-wiltshire/) - The Vantage team are growing even bigger, with the introduction of our latest office in Salisbury, Wiltshire. - [The Vantage Southbourne Office Launch Event](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/vantage-southbourne-office-event/) - Yesterday, we invited all the local businesses down to our Southbourne office for tax and accounting consultations. - [Accountancy glossary for new business owners](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/accountancy-glossary-for-new-business-owners/) - In this blog we look at some of the most common accounting words and phrases to help you understand your accountant and company’s accounting and tax better. - [Xero Platinum Partnership achieved!](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/xero-platinum-partnership-achieved/) - We are proud to announce that we have now reached Platinum Partner status, the highest accolade we can ask for. - [Key dates throughout the financial year for Limited Company Directors, Sole Traders and Buy-To-Let Landlords](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/key-dates-throughout-the-financial-year-for-limited-company-directors-sole-traders-and-buy-to-let-landlords/) - In this blog we’ve taken a look at all the key dates business owners need to be aware of. - [How to maximise your tax efficiency before tax year end 5 April 2025](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/how-to-maximise-your-tax-efficiency-before-tax-year-end-5-april-2025/) - 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 Trivial benefits – As a director of a limited company, you can receive up to £300 of trivial benefits in the year. These cannot exceed £50 - [The Autumn Budget 2024](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/the-autumn-budget-2024/) - 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 some, with the following headlines - [Vantage Accounting are expanding! Introducing our new office in Renfrew, Glasgow](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/vantage-accounting-are-expanding-introducing-our-new-office-in-renfrew-glasgow/) - Here at Vantage we are thrilled to announce our brand new office in Renfrew, Glasgow. - [What's the effect of HMRC’s U-turn on the double cab pick-up tax?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/whats-the-effect-of-hmrcs-u-turn-on-the-double-cab-pick-up-tax/) - In this blog we take a closer look at the double cab pick-up tax U-turn. - [The Furnished Holiday Lettings Regime – update from the Spring Budget 2024](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/the-furnished-holiday-lettings-regime-update-from-the-spring-budget-2024/) - The Furnished Holiday Lettings Regime - how will you be affected? - [How to maximise your tax efficiency before tax year end 5 April 2024](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/how-to-maximise-your-tax-efficiency-before-tax-year-end-5-april-2024/) - 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 ISAsUse your ISA allowance£20,000 taxed at 0% per year £9,000 for junior ISAs (JISAs) If you have a spouse / partner be sure to utilise their - [The Budget 2024](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/the-budget-2024/) - Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has just finished delivering his Spring Budget 2024, in which he said the Conservatives have a plan to ‘grow the economy’. He confidently stated that his Budget will “unleash people power and put this country back on the path to lower taxes. Growth up, jobs up, taxes down.” Property tax – The - [Response to the Summer Budget](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/response-summer-budget/) - Yesterday's Summer Budget has mixed news for contractors and small businesses but as always the devil is in the detail and after reading through the budget documents last night the detail is not all there yet (despite being 123 pages!). The budget is a top level proposal and nothing will be enacted until it is - [Connect with Vantage Accounting](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/connect-with-vantage-accounting/) - You can now connect with Vantage Accounting across all of your favourite social networking sites including Facebook and Twitter. You can also keep up to date with the latest news from Vantage Accounting on our blog. - [Updated website launch](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/updated-website-launch/) - We're proud to announce the launch of our new website. Built on a responsive framework, our new website works beautifully on any size of device including smart phones and tablets. Our new website also benefits from a blog which will help us keep our clients up to date with the latest information. Let us know - [It’s our 20th Birthday!](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/its-our-20th-birthday/) - We are 20 years old this year and over that time have seen many changes to the way in which contractors and small businesses operate and we are pleased to say that many of our clients still remain from those early years. We decided our website and branding was starting to look a bit tired - [Welcome to Our New Partner](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/welcome-to-our-new-director/) - Richard and Sarah have been joined by Dan Mepham as a Partner in the business. Dan was previously a Director at a large national firm of accountants and specialised in helping contractors and consultants working through a limited Company. Dan knows the contractor space inside out, regularly contributing to technical articles for contractor websites and - [Self assessment tax return submissions](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/self-assessment-tax-return-submissions/) - You may have seen in the press or on the TV a couple of months ago, news stories that implied that it would be easy to get out of paying an automatic £100 minimum penalty for the late filing of a self assessment tax return. The background to the initial news stories was the leaking - [Changes to the taxation of dividends](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/changes-to-the-taxation-of-dividends/) - When a dividend is paid to an individual, it is subject to different tax rates compared to other income due to a 10% notional tax credit being added to the dividend. So for an individual who has dividend income which falls into the basic rate band the effective tax rate is nil as the 10% - [Maximising tax relief for two homes](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/maximising-tax-relief-for-two-homes/) - The UK tax regime provides an important relief from the capital gains tax charge (CGT) on the gains made by owner-occupiers on the sale of their private homes. This is known as Principal Private Residence relief (PPR). The general principle is that only one home can count as a PPR at any one time. However - [Property income tax changes](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/property-income-tax-changes/) - The surprise announcement in the Summer Budget 2015 restricting income tax relief for interest costs incurred by landlords of residential properties became law in November 2015. Any hopes that the Chancellor would change his mind were dashed in the Autumn Statement in December when additional charges to Stamp Duty Land Tax on purchases and acceleration - [Property income - repairs and replacements](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/property-income-repairs-replacements/) - There have been some recent changes to the amounts that can be claimed as repairs or replacements for landlords of residential properties but, despite these changes, the government is proposing further legislation in this area to be introduced from April 2016. The current treatment of repairs and replacements for residential property lettings is a bit - [Looking forward to the new flat-rate State Pension?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/looking-forward-new-flat-rate-state-pension/) - To ask any question about the new flat-rate State Pension scheme seems to suggest a straightforward answer. Everyone will get the same amount won’t they? The answer to the latter question is no. The amount you will get will depend upon a number of factors including: how many qualifying years you have on your National - [Annual Investment Allowance set at £200,000](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/annual-investment-allowance-set-200000/) - The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) provides an immediate deduction to many business for the cost of most plant and machinery (not cars) purchased by a business up to an annual limit. The maximum annual amount of the AIA was increased to £500,000 from 1 April 2014 for companies or 6 April 2014 for unincorporated businesses - [Why it doesn’t pay to ignore the Enterprise Investment Scheme](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/doesnt-pay-ignore-enterprise-investment-scheme/) - The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is now over 20 years old. This is quite a remarkable achievement for a tax break. A change in government often results in the demise of one tax break and the invention of a ‘new and better’ tax relief. There have been amendments to EIS over the years but it - [Vantage Accounting Announce New Office and Expansion](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/vantage-accounting-announce-new-office-expansion/) - Vantage Accounting, a leading local independent accountancy practice has announced it has opened new offices in St Cross Road, Winchester following a record year of growth. The new offices (a grade 2 listed building which is steeped in history) have recently been extensively refurbished. The move follows an increase in new clients of 30% in - [Fit for Work](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/fit-for-work/) - Businesses, particularly small businesses, can have significant problems coping when an employee is off work for a long time. There is a very strong evidence base for sickness absence that shows that the sooner the causes of absence are identified, and acted upon, the better. Intervention at four weeks, compared to six months, has a - [Spreading income around the family](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/spreading-income-around-family/) - Owner managed companies often seek to minimise the tax position of shareholder-directors by involving members of the same family and using personal reliefs and lower rate tax bands of each person. Income is therefore diverted from the higher rate taxpayer. However, anti-avoidance rules need to be considered as to whether a diversion is effective. This - [Are you tracking your website statistics?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/tracking-website-statistics/) - Reviewing is an essential part of day-to-day business management. You review your team with appraisals and your finances with balance sheets, so why not review your website performance? Google Analytics is a free and easy to use online service that allows you to access information about the visitors on your website. The insight is powerful - [A new register for all companies](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/new-register-companies/) - UK company law already requires certain information on company directors and the registered legal owners of company shares to be made publicly available. One of the aims of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act which passed into law earlier in the year is to ensure that it is clear to anyone doing business with - [Marriage allowance – guide your employees in the right direction](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/marriage-allowance-guide-employees-right-direction/) - The Marriage Allowance lets certain individuals transfer 10% of their personal allowance to their spouse or civil director. This reduces the tax bill of the recipient of the transfer by up to £212 in 2015/16. The main scenario in which the transfer is allowed and worthwhile is where: one of the spouses has little income - [Looking forward to the Lifetime ISA – if you are under 40](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/looking-forward-lifetime-isa-40/) - Perhaps the most significant announcement in the recent Budget was the news of the Lifetime ISA. A few commentators are suggesting that many taxpayers in their 20s and 30s will ditch saving into a pension scheme and will view the Lifetime ISA as the better way to save for their retirement. The Lifetime ISA will - [When (and when not) to sign a Gift Aid form](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/not-sign-gift-aid-form/) - The Gift Aid scheme is now 25 years old. In its first year charities benefitted with £10 million of tax savings. In 2014/15 the savings were worth nearly £1.2 billion. The tax savings arise because Gift Aid donations from individuals are deemed to be paid by those individuals net of basic rate income tax. The - [Salary sacrifice and Auto Enrolment](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/salary-sacrifice-auto-enrolment/) - With pension auto enrolment applying to more and more employers, we look at the options for using a salary sacrifice scheme to deliver tax savings for the employer and the employee. Salary sacrifice takes place when an employee gives up the right to part of their remuneration in return for the employer providing the employee - [Minimum Wage rates increases rescheduled](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/minimum-wage-rates-increases-rescheduled/) - The National Living Wage (NLW) came into effect in April 2016 for workers aged 25 and over and has caused many businesses to consider their remuneration policies for employees. The initial rate of £7.20 is a 50p increase in the rate that used to apply. In terms of detailed rules, the NLW is really just - [Is Research and Development tax relief available?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/research-development-tax-relief-available/) - Research and Development (R&D) tax relief can provide additional tax deductions and enhanced cash flow for companies. HMRC have introduced ‘Advance Assurance’ which enables small companies to confirm their entitlement to R&D tax relief. R&D tax relief can allow a company to claim an additional corporation tax reduction of 26% of the expenditure incurred. Alternatively - [Four reasons to add social media to your marketing plan](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/four-reasons-add-social-media-marketing-plan/) - The use of social media in businesses has rocketed over the last few years as it is a great way to communicate with a wide audience. If you’re not an active user you could be missing out on vital chances to communicate with your clients. The easy way to reach a wide audience Signing up - [So Why Can’t My Company Get a Tax Deduction for a Parking Fine?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/cant-company-get-tax-deduction-parking-fine/) - Your business makes lots of deliveries by van to clients and quite often drivers have to park on double yellow lines as there is no available parking nearby. The result is quite a lot of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued by the local authority or the police. Your drivers are instructed to avoid parking in - [Is the Closer Alignment of Income Tax and National Insurance a Realistic Idea?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/closer-alignment-income-tax-national-insurance-realistic-idea/) - The Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) have been looking at this topic and with further reviews proposed it looks like the government are keen to progress this issue. Differences between income tax and NICs have been identified, by the OTS, as one of the top causes of complexity for small businesses so closer alignment between - [Own a buy to let? This is what you need to know about tax](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/buy-let-need-know-tax/) - Landlords have faced significant changes to the tax system in the last few years so it has never been more important to ensure that all expenses and reliefs available are utilised as far as possible. There are still a number of ways to legitimately reduce the tax liability but care should be taken in order - [Autumn Statement 2016 More Information](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/autumn-statement-2016-information/) - Chancellor pledges post-Brexit economy ‘that works for everyone’ The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, acknowledged ‘sharp challenges ahead’ for the economy as he presented his first major fiscal statement, exactly five months after the UK’s historic vote to leave the European Union. The latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility confirmed an - [Spring Budget 2017](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/spring-budget-2017/) - Final Spring Budget sets the stage for ‘Britain’s global future’ Chancellor Philip Hammond presented his first – and last – Spring Budget to the House of Commons in belligerent form. Despite revealing upgraded forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility, the Chancellor announced that he would adhere to the government’s new fiscal plan, with the - [New VAT Flat Rate Scheme](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/new-vat-flat-rate-scheme/) - What it is From 1 April 2017 many businesses who use the VAT flat rate scheme (FRS) are going to see an increase in the Flat Rate % they apply to calculate amounts due to HMRC. Businesses subject to the new rate are those that have ‘limited costs’. The definition of a ‘limited costs’ business - [2017/18 Tax Calendar](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/201718-tax-calendar/) - A summary of important tax-related dates for your business from April 2017 to 2018. For further clarification on any dates please don't hesitate to contact us. - [Rental income splits](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/rental-income-splits/) - The increases in the personal allowance in recent years has come at the cost of reductions in the band of income being taxed at basic rate but, in the current year, an individual may have £43,000 of income before higher rate tax applies. - [Financial accounts for small companies – time to choose](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/financial-accounts-small-companies-time-choose/) - In recent years many companies have been preparing and filing ‘small company accounts’ under a Financial Reporting Standard for Small Entities (FRSSE). - [Detailed Autumn Budget Report 2017](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/detailed-autumn-budget-report-2017/) - This Report, which was written immediately after the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Budget Speech, is intended to provide an overview of the latest announcements and recent measures most likely to affect you or your business. The 2017 Autumn Budget represents the first step in the government's new Budget regime, which sees the main - [New office and expansion](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/new-office-expansion/) - Vantage Accounting, one of Hampshire’s leading independent accountancy practices established in Winchester in 1995, has announced it has opened a second office in Duck Island Lane, Ringwood following record levels of growth over the last 2 years. The new modern offices have recently been refurbished. The new office follows an increase in new clients of - [How to Reclaim VAT on Google PPC](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/reclaim-vat-on-google-ppc/) - The PPC industry is huge, and if you get it right, it can be a great source of leads for your business. If you are already using PPC or are thinking of placing some adverts on Google for your business, we discuss how you can reclaim the VAT on your advertising spend. - [HMRC’s Let Property Campaign: time to bring your tax affairs up to date?](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/hmrc-let-property-campaign-tax-affairs/) - [Year-end planning 2018/19 – get your strategy on track](https://vantage-accounting.co.uk/year-end-planning-2018-19-strategy/) - Year-end planning is something every business (no matter the size) should be doing. It helps put into place strategies for organising your finances that enable you to work as tax efficiently as possible in the run-up to the end of your accounting year. 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