With the UK Budget just around the corner, many business owners and individuals are keeping a close eye on what might be announced. It can be tempting to speculate, but whatever the Chancellor brings forward, you can count on us to help you make sense of it.
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It’s early summer – we’re into the new tax year. Most people won’t have started thinking about their personal tax return yet. But, did you know that if you get your return in before 31 July and your liability is lower than it was last year (and assuming you haven’t elected to reduce your payments already), the amount you owe on 31 July as a payment on account will automatically reduce as a result?
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To be successful in a game of chess, it requires strategy: thinking ahead and planning your next move. Where R&D claims are concerned, it is more important than ever for company directors and their accountants to be looking ahead and planning their moves since the introduction of the advance claim notification – a requirement that many people remain unaware of.
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Christmas is just around the corner. And – just beyond – is the deadline for filing your 2023-24 self-assessment tax return.
It must be with HMRC by 31 January 2025, but if you haven’t got round to completing it yet, or are concerned about a large liability – don’t worry! You are not alone, and we might be able to help. We might even be able to reduce your liability with some tax planning suggestions.
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The tree is up, the jumpers are festive, and we are starting to turn our thoughts to Christmas once again!
There are many ways to reward employees in a tax efficient way, and even though some of these can be complex, there are other ways of providing tax efficient or tax-free benefits which are very simple.
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The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has delivered the Labour government’s first budget since being elected earlier this year. Unveiling her plans, the Chancellor spoke of the need to “restore stability” to the economy and “deliver change” with an “economy that is growing”.
We have picked out some of the key announcements that may be of interest.
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With much in the media about exploitation of HMRC’s R&D scheme and increases in R&D claim enquiries, we reflect on why this shouldn’t be off-putting to clients who are considering making a claim.
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Amidst uncertainty around the Budget announcements, one change that has been confirmed is the Government’s intention to repeal the special tax rules relating to the commercial letting of Furnished Holiday Lets.
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Following Labour's victory in the general election, we take a look at some of the main pledges from the manifesto and Chancellor's speech which impact tax and business.
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It’s early June – we’re into the new tax year. Most people won’t have started thinking about their personal tax return yet. But, there are some real advantages to getting it done early.
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