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End of the Childcare Voucher Scheme
The childcare voucher scheme was available to the new applicants until October 4th 2018. The vouchers can be used for children under age of 15 (or 16, if registered disabled). It was a great opportunity for workings parents to save money on registered childcare cost (including breakfast and afterschool clubs, childminders and day nurseries). After…
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Class 2 NICs To Remain
Self-employed earners (i.e. sole traders or partners) over the age of 16 and below state retirement age are currently liable to both Class 2 and Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs) unless specifically excepted by provisions contained in the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992. Former Chancellor, George Osborne, made proposals to abolish Class…
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October Key Tax Dates
In case you’re wondering, here are the key tax dates coming up for October: 1 – Due date for payment of Corporation Tax for the year ended 31 December 2017 5 – If a Tax Return has not been received, individuals and trustees must notify HMRC of new sources of income and chargeability in 2017/18 14 –…
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Self-assessments: new points-based penalty system to be introduced by HM Revenue & Customs?
It looks like HM Revenue & Customs may be introducing some changes to late filing penalties based on proposals put forward for the Finance Bill 2018-19. As the rules currently stand, an automatic £100 penalty is issued for failure to submit a self-assessment tax return on time. These penalties can increase significantly depending on how…
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Making Company Car Purchases Cost Effective for Family Members
In April 2018 the tax and National Insurance (NI) charges for company cars rose again. The maximum charge did not increase but the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions bands moved so that the majority of company car drivers will pay more in 2018/19 and in 2017.18 for the same car. However, if you use your business…
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VAT Margin Scheme
If your company buys and sells second-hand goods you may be eligible to use a VAT Margin Scheme. A VAT Margin Scheme taxes the difference between what you paid for an item and what you sold the same item for. VAT is paid at 1/6 (16.67%) of the difference (margin). Business overheads, repairs and parts/accessories…
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At Risk of a Surprise Tax Investigation? Be Protected with FeeWise
The number of tax enquiries has dramatically increased over the last few years, resulting in more and more people having their tax scrutinised. Any tax payer can be targeted by HMRC to check they are paying the right amount of tax and this can lead to lengthy and expensive enquires , sometimes lasting for years.…
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Claiming Tax for Upgrading Your Travel
If you upgrade your usual standard or economy class travel so you can work en route, can you claim a tax deduction for the extra cost? Usually, you are allowed to claim a tax deduction for the cost of travelling on business. If you are a director or employee and the employer pays for or…
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Changes to Tax on Company Loans to Directors and Shareholders
All loans to directors and shareholders (participators) from a company must now be taxed under Section S455 of the Corporation Tax regulations. The aim of this change is to prevent company directors avoiding personal tax and national insurance contributions by paying themselves via loans which are not repaid, rather than taking a salary or dividends.…
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2018 Spring Statement Summary
We always try to keep you up-to-date with the latest changes which could affect you, so here is our summary of the Chancellor’s statement issues recently. Mr. Hammond commented that UK economic growth remains disappointing, now forecast at 1.5% growth. In addition, inflation at 3% in January was above the government’s target. However, with the…
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Changes to Buy To Let Tax Rules
If you are a higher-rate taxpayer you can no longer offset all your mortgage interest against rental income before calculating the tax due. This will lead to higher tax bills even if you have not seen your income increase. The reduction in relief is being phased in between now and 2020 and will be replaced…