The end of the financial year is coming. 5 April is crunch time for making businesses and individual estates as tax efficient as possible.
Higher rate taxpayer? How to prepare for the end of the tax year
Blogs
HMRC U-turns on its double cab pickups tax decision
HMRC surprised all taxpayers who own a double cab pickup as a company vehicle on 12 February by announcing that these vehicles would be classified as cars and not vans, which would have led to higher National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for owners. Read more
Loophole closed: Pickups are now classed as cars (NOT vans)
A dispute between Coca-Cola and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has closed the loophole that previously defined double-cab pickups as vans and now means they will be classed as cars.
Five Self-Assessment deductions you didn’t know you could claim
With the Self-Assessment deadline passing on 31 January, it’s clear that many sole traders and business owners aren’t using allowable expenses and deductions to their full potential. Read more
Starting a business: the complete checklist
The UK economy is built on SMEs and innovative entrepreneurs. Read more
Understanding payroll responsibilities for apprentice wages
Managing payroll effectively is crucial, especially when it involves apprenticeship wages. Employers must adhere to government regulations to avoid potential fines, penalties and disputes.
Making Tax Digital – Your questions, answered
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is designed to simplify the tax process for business owners.
Investing in skills – Why SMEs should embrace apprenticeships
Alternative routes to employment are in the National Apprenticeship Week spotlight this week. Do you think apprenticeships are right for your business? Read more
Government to change tax law twice before election – How to prepare
The Chair of the Conservatives, Richard Holden, has said that there could be two more changes to UK tax law before the election – which is expected to be called in the latter part of this year.
Management accounts – Why SMEs should embrace regular reporting
Consistent financial reporting needs to be a core part of your financial strategy to ensure sustainable business growth.
Naturally, year-end accounts will form the backbone of your reporting – but, for a full picture, don’t stop there.