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Party, party, party – watch out for tax traps

Party, party, party – watch out for tax traps

Date posted: 17th Oct 2023

As we approach the festive season, many employees will be looking forward to their Christmas party. However, it is becoming more common for employers to host a summer…

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Salary sacrifice – a recap

Salary sacrifice – a recap

Date posted: 17th Oct 2023

Salary sacrifice is an arrangement whereby an employee reduces their salary in return for another form of benefit. The reduction in salary will mean less tax and national…

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PAYE employees – watch OUT for 60% tax on bonuses

PAYE employees – watch OUT for 60% tax on bonuses

Date posted: 17th Oct 2023

The next few months are an important time of year for tax planning. For some PAYE employees, they may be entitled to a bonus depending upon company performance….

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Autumn Statement – update

Autumn Statement – update

Date posted: 21st Sep 2023

It has been recently announced that the Chancellor will host his autumn statement on 22 November 2023. It will be interesting to hear the thoughts of the Chancellor…

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Gift aid donations – are you missing out on tax relief?

Gift aid donations – are you missing out on tax relief?

Date posted: 20th Sep 2023

Donations to charities, under the gift aid scheme, allow the charity to reclaim some of the tax paid by the donor. If an individual donates £80 to a…

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Selling residential property – is capital gains tax due?

Selling residential property – is capital gains tax due?

Date posted: 20th Sep 2023

If you make a capital gain on the sale of a UK residential property, you will need to report the gain to HMRC within 60 days of the…

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The implications of late VAT registration

The implications of late VAT registration

Date posted: 20th Sep 2023

VAT registration is compulsory for any UK established persons who are in business and make or intend to make taxable supplies should either one of the following tests…

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Self Assessment Tax Return – what are the benefits of filing this before 31 January 2024?

Self Assessment Tax Return – what are the benefits of filing this before 31 January 2024?

Date posted: 20th Sep 2023

HMRC statistics show that the majority of tax returns are filed in the two months before the deadline for filing the tax return. If you need to file…

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Car allowance payments – opportunity to save national insurance?

Car allowance payments – opportunity to save national insurance?

Date posted: 20th Sep 2023

A recent challenge at a tax tribunal could pave the way for employers and employees to save national insurance where they offer a car allowance instead of a…

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Research & Development (R&D) relief – A changing landscape

Research & Development (R&D) relief – A changing landscape

Date posted: 11th Sep 2023

Research and Development (R&D) is a hot topic in the tax profession at the moment, with HMRC clamping down on fraudulent claims. As a consequence of this, we…

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