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Pay less Tax: Capital Gains Special 2023

A relief for rollover What do land, buildings, furnished holiday lets, goodwill, fixed plant and machinery, fish, milk and ewe and suckler cow premium quotas, farmers income support payment entitlements, Lloyds underwriters rights and assets, ships, aircraft, hovercrafts, satellites, spacecraft and space stations have in common? If businesses use any these assets in their trade […]

Prepare for the change in basis periods for the self employed and partnerships

In this blog you will learn about the forthcoming changes in the basis periods for the self employed and partnership and how that could give you a tax headache. The basis period is changing so that from April 2024, unincorporated business will be taxed on a tax year basis instead of an accounting year basis. […]

Late Submission Penalty

When will the Late Submission Penalty (LSP) regime start? From 1st January 2023 for VAT. From 6th April 2026 for those self-employed and property landlords who will be caught by Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD ITSA). From 6th April 2025 for those taxpayers caught up within the SA Return system.  How will […]

Understanding the Benefits of the VAT Flat Rate Scheme for Mobile Caterers

Introduction If you’re a mobile caterer in the UK, you may be wondering if the VAT Flat Rate Scheme (FRS) can benefit your business. In this blog post, we’ll explore the advantages of the FRS for mobile caterers, helping you understand if it’s the right option for you. Simplified VAT Calculations The FRS offers a […]

Grant Funding: West Midlands Grant Programme

We would like to share with you the following funding that is currently available. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT – up to 50% funding This grant is aimed at SMEs paying rates to Birmingham City Council and covers: – Relocation, expansion and growth of existing business. Develop new markets. Promotional activities Innovation Improving systems and processes Plant […]

Autumn Statement 2022

Energy Price Guarantee and Cost of Living Payments This particular Scheme will apply to England, Scotland and Wales. A parallel scheme, based on the same criteria and offering comparable support, but recognising the different market fundamentals, will be established in Northern Ireland. From 1 April 2023 until 31 March 2024 the typical household will pay […]

The Energy Bill Relief Scheme

This particular Scheme will apply to England, Scotland and Wales. A parallel scheme, based on the same criteria and offering comparable support, but recognising the different market fundamentals, will be established in Northern Ireland. The Scheme will see wholesale energy prices for all businesses capped for six months from 1 October. Hospitals, schools and other […]