What is a P11D and do I need to complete one?
What is a P11D? The P11D form is a statutory form required to be filed with HMRC by those businesses that provide benefits to their employees that do not go through the PAYE system. You will also need…
New VAT penalties for late payment and filing
New VAT penalties for periods starting on or after 1 January 2023. HMRC have introduced new penalties for the late filing and payment of VAT for 2023. Previously, if you missed filing you would pay a percentage of…
When do you need to register for VAT?
When do you need to register for VAT? You need to register your business for VAT if your total VATable turnover goes over £85,000 in any rolling twelve month period, or you expect your turnover to exceed £85,000…
Where can I find my company tax information?
If you do not already have one, you should set up an online HMRC account for your company so that you can see all your tax information in one place. If you set up your company online then…
HMRC service is ‘diabolical’
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has stated that understaffing at HMRC is causing unacceptable delays and is hindering economic activity for businesses. It said that obtaining basic tax details is taking months and…
Do you have to pay tax on your redundancy pay?
The simple answer is no, redundancy pay is tax free up to £30,000. This is because it is not considered income but rather compensation for loss of position, therefore not subject to income tax. Anything over the £30k…
Autumn Statement 2022
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement didn’t have much good news for businesses but did reverse almost every previous policy announced by the previous Prime Minister and Chancellor. Many of the announcements affect us all, so below we have picked…
Business gifts for Christmas
Thinking of giving a business gift for Christmas? Make sure you know the tax implications before it ends up costing you more than you thought. Christmas is not that far away and you might be considering giving a…
IR35: Are you employed or self-employed?
Are you employed or self-employed? And why does it even matter? Why should I be concerned about IR35? You should be concerned about IR35 because if HMRC take a different view to you on whether you are employed…
Top Ten Things to consider when choosing a new accountant
Whenever potential new clients approach us, it is often because they are not happy with their existing accountant, or because they are a new business and don’t know how to select an appropriate one that will suit them…