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 [...]
Since it’s inception in 2009 crypto currency’s popularity has grown and grown, with many people dipping their toes in to see what financial gain they can make from their investments. With some making a hefty profit in a short space of time, it’s fast becoming one of the most popular [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What’s the difference between my personal bank account and a business bank account?When you set up a business it’s a great idea to get a separate business bank account set up. Your business and personal affairs, including finances, are kept completely separate, and having a business bank account allows this [...]
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 [...]
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered a ‘Budget for Growth’ after the Office for Budget Responsibility forecast a stronger than expected performance from the UK economy this year with inflation continuing to fall. Driving business investment The Chancellor announced a £27 billion transformation of capital allowances from April this year, which will [...]