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Company tax returns must include COVID-19 grants says HMRC

Taxpayers are being reminded that COVID-19 support grants or payments should be declared on company tax returns as they are taxable. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a reminder that the filing deadline for company tax returns (CT600) is 12 months after the end of the accounting period it covers. The deadline to pay

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Avoid the pitfalls of the SEISS scheme

Thousands of taxpayers benefited from the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) as the pandemic raged over the last two years, before its closure last year. The scheme, which involved five grant payments, was set up by the Government to provide support for the self-employed, for example sole traders, provided certain eligibility criteria were met. However,

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Retain key staff with salary sacrifice schemes

While the national job vacancy boom is good news for job seekers, it could be a nightmare for businesses keen on retaining high-quality staff. While a pay rise is always welcome it may not always be the most tax or National Insurance efficient approach when compared with other benefits, including salary sacrifice, that could be

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UK Single Trade Window to save traders time and money in wake of Brexit

The Government is planning to build a central hub to “encompass everything traders do” to support businesses in the wake of Brexit. Known as the Single Trade Window, the digital service will allow international traders to input all of their import and export data in one place. Here’s what we know so far. What is

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Benefits of cloud accounting software far outweigh costs, study reveals

Cloud accounting software adopters are more likely to experience the benefits of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT than those using only bridging software, a new study has revealed. The research, published by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), comes ahead of the extended rollout of the new digital tax regime. The survey of small businesses

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Brexit Freedoms Bill to be brought forward

The Brexit Freedoms Bill will be brought forward to “cut red tape” and improve trading conditions for British businesses, it has been announced. The new laws will make it easier to amend or repeal outdated “retained EU law” to support international growth. Here’s everything we know about the Bill so far. What is the Brexit

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Brexit: have your say on the future of customs

The Government is calling on businesses, traders and the public to have their say on the future of customs. The call for evidence comes after the introduction of full customs controls in January this year, forcing thousands of traders to change the way they do business. Here’s how you can get involved. What is happening?

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Charity funding still available through Local Action Fund: how to apply

Charities and community groups have been “urged” to apply for match funding after it was revealed that hundreds of thousands of pounds is still available through the Local Action Fund. The scheme – launched by the National Emergencies Trust (NET) with Crowdfunder – matches donations pound for pound up to £10,000. According to the group,

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RMT TECHNOLOGY GOING FOR GROWTH

The specialist technology sister company of RMT Accountants & Business Advisors is going for growth in 2022 after capitalising on increasing demand for its services over the last two years. Led by directors Paul Holborow and Mike Hayes, RMT Technology has worked primarily with SMEs across the North East but is increasingly helping clients in

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