Do you need to charge VAT on recharged expenses?
We are often asked by clients if they need to charge VAT on the expenses that they recharge onto their own customers. The simple answer is yes, you charge VAT if you benefit from the expense, and no,…
What business mileage can I claim?
We often get asked the question what business mileage our clients can claim back, and what tax they will have to pay on it if they do. Below we break down the differences between business mileage and private…
How can I improve my business cash flow?
As inflation rises and businesses are faced with higher costs cash flow can become a problem. There is more going out than coming in – but that cannot carry on forever. Most businesses that go bust do so…
What are trivial benefits? Tax free benefits you can give your team
We are often asked what benefits a company owner can award themselves and staff, and what the tax implications of those benefits are. Most benefits will be taxable, and have to be included on a P11D form, with…
Tax evasion or tax avoidance?
What’s the difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance? Celebrities and sports stars alike have been in the news in recent years, hitting the headlines for their tax avoidance in the Paradise Papers, amongst other reports. But they…
What are the different VAT rates and what do they mean?
We are often asked what all the different VAT rates are and what they mean. Zero-rated is the same as Exempt, right? Wrong. Read our guide below to make sure you understand the difference between all the rates…