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VAT - The Election to Tax
Monday 03 March 2008
If you own a business property you are probably aware if the property is subject to an election to tax for VAT purposes. If you charge VAT on the rents invoiced to your tenants, you will have an election to tax in place. Read more…
Adjustments to your tax code
Friday 08 February 2008
Employees and employers receive periodic updates to tax code numbers. This number is used by your employer/pension provider to calculate the amount of tax you are stopped on your salary and/or pension. Read more…
Associated companies and corporation tax
Friday 08 February 2008
Most smaller companies pay corporation tax on their profits at the "Small companies rate". Read more…
Personal Tax Planning reminders 2007-2008
Friday 08 February 2008
Readers may like to scan the list of possible tax planning options that could be considered prior to 6 April 2008. Read more…
Capital Gains Tax Update
Friday 08 February 2008
The Chancellor has bowed to the small business lobby and offered a reduced CGT charge for gains realised on the disposal of certain businesses after 5 April 2008. Read more…
Corporate recovery
Thursday 07 February 2008
The current economic climate would indicate that business insolvencies will increase this year. But what practical precautions can be taken to minimize the risk of becoming insolvent in the first place? Read more…
New Capital Allowances Rules for Cars
Wednesday 09 January 2008
From April 2008 the distinction for cars costing over £12,000 is likely to be swept away. The Government has proposed that cars will be categorised on the basis of their CO2 emissions. Read more…
Income Shifting is Coming Soon!
Wednesday 09 January 2008
From 6 April 2008 it will be far more difficult to reduce your tax bill by paying dividends or profit shares to less active shareholders in your company or members of your partnership. Read more…
Start the New Year with a Franchise
Wednesday 09 January 2008
Many people start the New Year with plans to set up their own businesses. For many it is a huge step into the unknown and requires a lot of confidence. Read more…
Income Tax - downsides to basic rate reduction
Wednesday 09 January 2008
On 6 April 2008 the basic rate of income tax will reduce from 22% to 20%. More importantly the starting rate of 10% is abolished from the same date. Their are three possible adverse affects of these changes. Read more…
VAT invoicing changes from 1 October 2007
Tuesday 08 January 2008
If you are in business and registered for VAT, from 1 October 2007 you are required to add certain information to your sales invoices. Read more…
Tax Losses from Trading - how to make the most of them
Monday 07 January 2008
As we approach the end of yet another tax year readers with possible tax losses for the current tax year may find this article of some interest. Read more…
Staff Entertaining - The Christmas Party
Tuesday 11 December 2007
The costs of a staff party or other annual entertainment is allowed as a deduction for tax purposes. Read more…
Married Couples Allowance - For Those Born Before 6 April 1935
Tuesday 11 December 2007
The Married Couple's Allowance reduces the amount of income tax a married couple or civil partners have to pay. Read more…
New Legislation - Publication Imminent
Tuesday 11 December 2007
As we write this newsletter we are expecting the Revenue to publish details of changes to Capital Gains Tax, Income Shifting and Residence and Domicile. Read more…
Energy Efficient Plant - Tax Credits
Sunday 02 December 2007
It has been possible to claim 100% enhanced capital allowances (ECA's) for the purchase of certain energy efficient plant, since 2001. Read more…
Cut your tax bill with property
Tuesday 13 November 2007
There are ways to cut your tax bill if you are a property owner. Read more…
CGT - Selling Non-Business Assets after 5 April 2008
Tuesday 13 November 2007
CGT - Selling Non-Business Assets after 5 April 2008. Read more…
Capital Gains Tax - Selling Business Assets after 5 April 2008
Tuesday 13 November 2007
Selling Business Assets after 5 April 2008. Read more…
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