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Business cashflow

Business cashflow

The government offers the following information regarding business cashflow. If you do not have enough money coming in to pay for goods, services and taxes your company has, you are at risk of insolvency. Why is cashflow important? ‘Cashflow’ is the term...
What is fuel duty?

What is fuel duty?

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has offered the following explanation: “Fuel duties are levied on purchases of petrol, diesel and a variety of other fuels. They represent a significant source of revenue for government. In 2023-24, we expect fuel...
Not so Trivial Tax Benefits

Not so Trivial Tax Benefits

There is a trivial benefit-in-kind (BiK) exemption for small, non-cash employee benefits. This exemption applies to BiKs classified as 'trivial,' helping employers simplify the handling of these benefits while offering a tax-efficient way to give small gifts...
Two October self-assessment deadlines

Two October self-assessment deadlines

The deadline for submitting paper self-assessment tax returns for the 2023-24 tax year is 31 October 2024. Late submission of a self-assessment return will generate a £100 late filing penalty. The penalty usually applies even if there is no liability or if...
Don’t miss out on Home Responsibilities Protection

Don’t miss out on Home Responsibilities Protection

HMRC together with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have issued a press release urging tens of thousands of people to check if they are eligible to boost their State Pension utilising Home Responsibility Protection (HRP). This HRP scheme has helped...