Newsletters
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Joined up bookkeeping saves tax on directors’ loans
Several years ago you made a loan to your company. Since then you’ve drawn on company cash to pay private expenses. On balance you’re in the black but HMRC says your cash drawing is separate from the loan and is taxable. Can it be right?
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Furnished holiday letting - the in-between years
Different rules for capital allowances apply to furnished holiday lets compared with other residential letting. How can you make the most of them?
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Low and tax-free company vans
If your company provides a van for use by an employee or director it usually counts as a taxable benefit in kind. However, the rules which determine the tax and NI position are tricky. What do you need to know?
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Are reimbursed credit card fees tax exempt?
You’ve used your personal credit card to buy items for your company. Of course, you’ll be reimbursed by the company tax and NI free, but what’s the position if your company also pays the corresponding credit card charges?
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What can you do about incorrect HMRC VAT advice?
Your business received a written ruling from HMRC five years ago about some of your sales being zero-rated. Another officer now claims that this advice was wrong and wants to raise an assessment to treat them as standard-rated. What can you do about this unexpected VAT bill?
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Tax breaks in Investment Zones
To boost technological and industrial growth, twelve areas around the UK are being designated as Investment Zones (IZ). The associated £80 million funding offers access to enhanced tax reliefs. If your business is in an IZ, how can you benefit?