Unless the business year end is 31 March or 5 April, the end of the tax year is not a significant date as far as capital allowances are concerned. In order for new equipment to attract capital allowances, the expenditure must be incurred on or before the end of the accounting period. Limited companies buying […]
On top of the major changes to research and development (R&D) tax relief that took effect from 1 April 2023, there are yet more changes that take effect from 1 April 2024. The main change from 1 April 2024 is that most companies carrying out qualifying R&D will be entitled to a 20% expenditure credit. […]
The table below sets out the HMRC advisory fuel rates from 1 March 2024. These are the suggested reimbursement rates for employees’ private mileage using their company car. Where the employer does not pay for any fuel for the company car, these are the amounts that can be reimbursed in respect of business journeys […]
2022/23 income tax, CGT, class 2 and 4 NIC liabilities should have been paid by 31 January 2024 unless you have agreed a payment plan with HMRC. Note that if the balance is still unpaid at the end of February 2024, a 5% surcharge penalty is added in addition to the normal interest charge unless […]
Date What’s Due 1 February Corporation tax for year to 30/4/2023 unless quarterly instalments apply. 19 February PAYE & NIC deductions, and CIS return and tax, for month to 5/2/24 (due 22/2 if you pay electronically). 29 February 5% penalty imposed on 2022/23 income tax, CGT, class 2 and 4 NIC still unpaid at this […]
Tesla, Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Alphabet make up the modern-day Magnificent 7 which have not just dominated the S&P 500 index in the US, but also the world indexes. These 7 companies represent 30% of the value of the whole S&P 500 index according to Goldman Sachs and given that there are […]
Making employees feel valued is critical for their morale, engagement, and overall well-being. Often, it’s the smaller gestures that have the most significant impact on employees’ perceptions of their work environment and employers. What are trivial benefits in kind? The term ‘trivial benefits in kind’ refers to minor token gifts that employers can offer staff […]
As the crypto asset sector grows, with an annual growth rate predicted to reach around 12 per cent, taxpayers with digital assets need to remain tax compliant. Tax regulations and knowledge have struggled to keep pace with this investment type’s rapid growth, resulting in significant levels of unpaid tax and underreported income. In a bid […]
For limited companies registered and operating in the UK, one of the requirements that directors must meet is filing annual accounts with Companies House. Comprising a collection of different documents, filing with Companies House ensures that the publicly available information about your company is correct. Because it is so important, there are penalties for not […]
Despite many owners’ fears, insolvency is avoidable through well-thought-out financial strategies and careful planning. There are several practical strategies for averting insolvency that you and your business should implement during times of strife and economic difficulty. Rethinking staffing strategies During a downturn, businesses should evaluate their current staffing needs and consider adjusting staff levels to […]
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