Double cab pick ups – update on tax treatment

Back in February 2024, you may recall updates from us confirming that HMRC were going to treat double cab pick ups (DCPUs) as company cars, instead of commercial vehicles and therefore following the van benefit rules.

Selling your house and garden separately – does the order matter?

There are circumstances in which it may be desirable to sell some or all of a garden or the land attached to a residence separately from the residence itself.

Where this is on the cards, it is essential to plan ahead to prevent an unwanted tax liability arising accidentally. Here, it is vital that the separate sales are conducted in the correct order to preserve private residence relief.

Overdrawn director’s loan account – does your company pay tax on the balance?

A director may withdraw money from the company for personal use or may lend money to the company. The company may pay some of the director’s personal bills, and the director may personally meet some company expenses. The director’s loan account is simply an account for recording the transactions between the director and the company in much the same way as a bank account.

Meet The Team – Ruth Barnes

We caught up with Audit and Accounts Associate, Ruth Barnes to find out more about her role within the Middlesbrough Audit team.

Yorkshire Shadow MPC – November 2024

The Shadow MPC is a partnership between Clive Owen LLP and The York Press, which considers the region’s economy and invites business figures to argue their case for a shift, or hold, in the rate.

North East tax expert looks ahead to Budget

In anticipation of the Labour party’s first budget statement in nearly 15 years, there is widespread speculation regarding how the new Chancellor plans to balance the books amidst claims of an inherited financial shortfall.