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Is your VAT control system strong enough?

A strong VAT control system should clearly identify who is responsible for VAT, document the...

Could company distribution rules change?

The tax rules concerning what constitutes a distribution for tax purposes have remained largely unchanged...

Predevelopment costs on major developments

Businesses planning major infrastructure and development projects should be aware of a new government consultation...

UK employers with overseas employees

UK employers with employees who normally work overseas may have PAYE and National Insurance obligations...

Received a P800 from HMRC?

HMRC is currently carrying out its annual reconciliation of PAYE for the 2025-26 tax year...

Summer VAT relief has ended

The temporary 5% reduced rate of VAT introduced for certain children’s meals, tickets and family...

When a discretionary bonus becomes enforceable

Where an employee is promised a discretionary bonus as an incentive, an employer may be...

Company accounts are going fully digital

An important change is coming to the way companies file their annual accounts. From 1 April...

How Is Your Business Performing?

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics suggest that conditions remain challenging for...

Evidence required to support business expense claims

Self-employed individuals can deduct allowable business expenses from their income when calculating taxable profits. However...

Have you reviewed your workers’ employment status?

Businesses should regularly review whether individuals working for them are correctly classified as employees, workers...

Benefits of claiming the Annual Investment Allowance

Businesses investing in qualifying assets may be able to claim the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA)...

Tax relief for uniforms and protective clothing

Employers providing uniforms or protective clothing to employees need to understand the tax and National...

What is a reasonable excuse for missing a tax deadline?

Missing a tax deadline can result in penalties from HMRC, but a taxpayer may be...

Recovering VAT on pre-registration costs

Businesses that register for VAT may be able to reclaim VAT paid on certain goods...