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Charging an electric company car: what you need to know

Charging an electric company car: what you need to know

With the important focus on achieving Net Zero goals and targeting personal emissions, more and more company cars seem to be following the electric car trend. This also comes with the added benefit of avoiding the extra costs associated with volatile fuel prices. Whilst having an electric company car can be a great perk for

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Upcoming corporation tax changes

It was announced at Budget 2021 that from 1 April 2023 different rates of corporation tax will apply depending on the level of taxable profits of a company and number of ‘associated’ companies.  This is very similar to the corporate tax rules which applied prior to 1 April 2015. In summary, from 1 April 2023

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I can’t pay my tax bill – what should I do?

With fluctuating incomes and the costs of living hitting businesses and individuals alike, people who have never previously had any issue with paying tax bills on time may have found themselves passing the 31 July payment on account deadline without being able to pay what they owe. If this is the position you find yourself

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Are you prepared for changes to the income tax basis?

Unincorporated businesses, including sole traders, the self-employed and trading partnerships, will be taxed on profits generated in the 12 months to 5 April each year from 2024/25. This is a significant change to taxation, which removes the basis period rules and prevents the creation of further overlap relief in a new system known as the

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Tax bill warning as HMRC names avoidance schemes

Anyone involved with questionable tax avoidance schemes have been warned by H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to withdraw from them as soon as possible. HMRC issued the warning after naming Absolute Outsourcing’s or Purple Pay Limited’s Equity Participation Scheme and said people should withdraw to avoid building up a hefty tax bill. This is

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Are you making the most of super-deduction tax relief?

Businesses across the UK are already benefitting from the temporary tax relief offered by the super-deduction but many more could still be missing out on this vital support. The super-deduction scheme was introduced on 1 April 2021 and will run until 31 March 2023. It allows firms investing in qualifying plant and machinery assets to

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HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time to ease COVID-19 pressures

Late filing and late payment penalties are to be waived for one month for Self Assessment taxpayers. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for one month – giving them extra time, if they need it, to complete their 2020 to 2021 tax return and

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Income tax basis periods – What unincorporated businesses need to know

All unincorporated businesses, including sole traders, the self-employed and trading partnerships, will be taxed on profits generated in the 12 months to 5 April (or 31 March) each year from 2024-25. Here is what you need to know: The Government has proposed changes that will move the tax basis period for all unincorporated businesses This

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How the penalty system for late tax submissions is changing

Under new rules set by the Government, the system of penalties for VAT and Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) are changing. The new system of fines is aimed at tackling non-compliance by taxpayers who repeatedly fail to meet their obligations to provide returns and other information requested by HMRC. Those who make occasional and infrequent mistakes

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