VAT must be paid on certain goods and services – which we’ve looked at before – but some people ask: What happens if you don’t register for VAT? You must register for…
While Capital Gains Tax (CGT) sounds pretty obvious, it can often catch out some business owners, particularly sole traders. CGT is levied on profits made by individuals and trusts from…
Most people in business worry about the taxman looking into their affairs. But how does HMRC make the decision to investigate the self-employed? Investigating sole traders may appear to be…
Employers using PAYE can take advantage of a new variable Direct Debit payment plan from September 2022. At the moment, there’s a need to set up Direct Debits every month,…
VAT returns can lead to sleepless nights – especially when there are confusing differences such as expenses and disbursements. While many people class each expenditure as the same thing, the two…
The way in which HMRC works is confusing for many business owners – and claiming VAT back is one of those baffling areas. Value Added Tax (VAT) is a complex…
If you own or run a limited company you could qualify for Employment Allowance. This allowance reduces the amount of National Insurance that employers have to pay by £5,000 from…
When your company is limited the money belongs to the business and you cannot just help yourself to funds. If you need money in addition to your salary or dividends…
Many people submitting self-assessment returns maybe struggling to pay their tax bill. The 31 January deadline is difficult at the best of times, thanks to the Christmas break interrupting payments.…
As the clock ticks towards the self-assessment return deadline, HMRC is reminding those people awarded Covid grants they must declare them. Anyone receiving some or all of the first three…