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Can anyone get a tax enquiry?
Each year HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) undertake an enormous number of tax enquiries into individuals and businesses to check they have paid the right amount of tax. Since 2010 HMRC have strengthened their approach to enquiry work by using wider powers and sophisticated software and consequently a record £36.9 billion of additional tax revenue […]
What is the VAT reverse charge?
From the 1st March, the VAT reverse charge scheme now applies to construction. If you work in the construction industry and are VAT registered, this applies to you, your suppliers and your customers. If you are not VAT registered or do not work in the construction sector you can ignore this blog but feel free to […]
Whats happening with Brexit?
The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, UK Chief negotiator David Frost and EU negotiator Michel Barnier continue to offer differing messages to the public about Brexit, some are positive, some ambivalent and occasionally negative remarks about the negotiations. It is hard to see through the comments made and whether we can take them at face […]
VAT – REDUCED RATE OF 5%
VAT – REDUCED RATE OF 5% The government made an announcement on 8 July 2020 allowing VAT registered businesses to apply a temporary 5% reduced rate of VAT to certain supplies relating to: hospitality hotel and holiday accommodation admissions to certain attractions The temporary reduced rate will apply to supplies that are made between 15 […]
Businesses Need To Reinstate VAT Direct Debits
The deferral of VAT payments due to coronavirus comes to an end on 30 June and businesses need to take action to reinstate their direct debit mandates. The Institute of Chartered accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Tax Faculty has reminded its members. The VAT payment deferral means that all UK VAT-registered businesses have the […]
What Is Making Tax Digital?
Fact: All of our clients are Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliant because they use the latest online accounting software provided by the market leaders – Sage and Xero. What is Making Tax Digital (MTD)? Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a government initiative which aims to transform the administration of tax to create a simpler, more […]
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What does the budget mean for your business?
After months of speculation, we finally have the details of the first budget from the new labour government. It appears most of the burden will be on business owners, ultra-high net worth individuals and investors, but thankfully not tiny business owners. Before discussing the changes and how they will affect you and your business affairs […]
