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When does a hobby become a taxable business?

When does a hobby become a taxable business?

Not every hobby becomes a taxable business, but it is important to be aware when this can happen. This can apply even if you are making some money from your hobby. HMRC looks at a range of factors to decide whether an activity is a genuine trade, including whether...
Could your business recover more VAT?

Could your business recover more VAT?

If your business is VAT registered, you can usually reclaim VAT on many of the goods and services you buy for business purposes. However, many businesses fail to claim everything to which they are entitled  and may be able to recover more VAT. You can normally...
Could you claim tax relief for property repairs?

Could you claim tax relief for property repairs?

Property owners often incur costs for repairs, and understanding which costs can be deducted is important when calculating taxable property income. You can generally claim tax relief for repairs carried out on a property business, provided the cost relates to...
Are you maximising tax relief on company losses?

Are you maximising tax relief on company losses?

If your company makes a trading loss, it may be able to claim relief to reduce its Corporation Tax liability. Trading losses can often be used in different ways, depending on your company’s circumstances. A company may be able to use a trading loss against...
Do you know who must register for VAT?

Do you know who must register for VAT?

Businesses must register for VAT if their taxable turnover exceeds the VAT registration threshold, or if they expect it to exceed the threshold in certain circumstances. The VAT registration threshold is currently £90,000. The threshold applies to the value of...