Reward your staff with a cost-free pay rise
If you’re a business owner – and if you didn’t know this already – this past year would have shown you that your staff are your greatest asset. The backbone…
Capital Gains Tax: is clarity coming?
It’s fair to say that there’s a general sense of limited, or misunderstanding surrounding Capital Gains Tax (CGT). The Chancellor requested a review into CGT a year ago and the…
Could the extended tax break for green motoring be the incentive you need?
Zero-emission cars can now be spotted everywhere, as can electric vehicle (EV) charging points, found in towns and cities all across the UK. The government is supporting the green car…
Is this the end for dividends?
If your company accounts showed a loss at its year-end – and plenty of businesses will be in this position, because of the pandemic – does this mean a “no”…
Filing your tax return early – more advantages than just being organised
HMRC is telling people about the advantages of filing their self-assessment tax return early, by 31 July – it’s likely that you’ll have had emails or other reminders. The carrot…
Improvement or repair? Know your tax deductions for buy-to-let property
Over the last decade, there have been many changes to the tax rules around buy-to-let properties. If you are a landlord – or planning to become one – you’ll appreciate…
How long does HMRC have to start an enquiry?
Imagine this scenario: in May, you receive a letter from HMRC, querying a figure on your 2018/19 tax return. But you thought the deadline for such enquires had passed, on…
Workplace wellbeing: not just a short-term priority
The near-total disruption of normal working practices for millions of people during the pandemic means that business owners should now, ideally, have a well-resourced wellbeing strategy in place. Yet the…
