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Register to payroll benefits in kind
Instead of reporting taxable benefits to HMRC on form P11D after the end of the tax year, employers can opt to deal with those benefits through the payroll (‘payrolling’). Read this article to find out how to register to payroll benefits in kind in 2024/25.
NMW from April 2024 – Make sure you comply
The National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage are increased from 1 April 2024. Read this article to find out the new rates applying from that date.
Tax implications of buying a customer list
Read this article to determine the tax implications should your business buy another firm's customer list. #customerlistimplications
Are you ready for the change? Self-employed – Basis period reform
Read this article to find out about tax calculation changes for many self-employed and partnership businesses.
What happens when your salary goes over £100k?
What happens when your salary goes over £100k?
My Own…Maximising Extracting Value Tax Diagnostic
For a number of years now I’ve been operating across a range of businesses. Therefore when I look at the 32 ways I’m looking at it in that context.
For me, money management is not about the money you earn, but the money you keep. That’s why I love tax consultancy so much. It focuses on this mantra.
Family and personal companies – Optimal salary for 2023/24
Taking a small salary and extracting further profits from a personal or family company as dividends is a tax-efficient strategy. Read this article to find out what is the optimal salary for 2023/24.
Mileage allowances – What can you pay tax-free?
Read this article to find out what mileage payments can be paid tax-free #approvedmileagepayments #advisoryfuelrates
Pension changes
Read this article to find out about changes to pension tax relief #annualallowance #lifetimeallowance
32 Ways to Get the Maximum Value out of your Business
A question I get asked all the time is: ‘What can I take out of my business?’ and ‘how do I save more tax?’ Well, the quick answer is, ‘there’s up to 32 ways to get value out of your business, tax efficiently.’ Yep, that’s a lot of ways ⬇
Do you know your real life number?
Every business owner has a real-life number. It is everything behind the scenes, that you are working towards in your real life, things like your next house, next big investment, or your pension pot. This real-life number can and should be linked with everything that the business is working towards. It is the key to achieving the life you really want, both now and in the future.
Giving away the family home – beware the gifts with reservation rules
You might think gifting your family home to a family member before your death helps them avoid paying inheritance tax, but there are pitfalls some of which we explore in this article. #inheritancetax #propertytax
High Income Child Benefit Charge – not just for higher rate taxpayers
The HICBC claims back payments of child benefits where the recipient or their partner has income of at least £50,000 per year. Learn here who is affected and the most effective way to deal with the charge. #childbenefit #taxtips
Pros and cons of the VAT flat rate scheme
The VAT flat rate scheme can save work, but may cost you money. Read this article to find out why. #VAT #flatratescheme #limitedcostbusiness
Loans to directors – beware of the higher section 455 charge
Read this article to find out about the rate of section 455 tax on outstanding director’s loans. #directorsloans #section455tax
Common deductible business expenses
Read this article to find out what expenses you can deduct in computing your taxable profit. #deductibleexpenses #allowableexpenses
Capital allowances for cars
Read this article to find out what capital allowances are available for expenditure on business cars. #businesscars #capitalallowances #fya
Use the property allowance to make tax-free income from renting your drive
Read this article to find out how to benefit from the property allowance to earn tax-free income from renting your drive. #propertyallowance
Undertaking work on a rental property while empty – can you deduct the costs?
Can you claim tax relief for any work you do on your empty rental property? In this article we provide answers. #landlord #propertytax
What qualifies for private residence relief?
Private residence relief shelters any gain on the sale of your home from CGT. This article explains when the relief applies. #ppr #pprrelief