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Are you claiming all your allowable business expenses?

Are you claiming all your allowable business expenses?

If you are self-employed, claiming all of your allowable business expenses can reduce your taxable profit and, in turn, the amount of Income Tax you pay. Allowable expenses are costs that are incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of your business. Typical...
Selling shares this year?

Selling shares this year?

If you are selling shares or other investments, you may incur Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any profit, or 'gain', you make. You will need to work out your gain to determine if you need to pay tax, which depends on whether your total gains exceed your CGT...
Have you overlooked this valuable capital allowance?

Have you overlooked this valuable capital allowance?

If you have invested in a new commercial building or carried out significant renovation work, you may have overlooked a valuable capital allowance. The Structures and Buildings Allowance (SBA) provides tax relief on qualifying capital expenditure incurred on certain...
Employee benefits: Are you creating tax problems without realising it?

Employee benefits: Are you creating tax problems without realising it?

Providing benefits and covering expenses for employees is a common part of running a business, but it is important to understand the tax implications. A benefit that appears simple or low value could create unexpected reporting obligations or result in additional tax...
Could your savings generate a tax bill?

Could your savings generate a tax bill?

Most individuals can earn interest from their savings without incurring a tax liability thanks to a number of allowances available each tax year (from 6 April to 5 April). These include your Personal Allowance, the starting rate for savings, and the Personal Savings...