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Filing deadlines for reporting expenses and benefits

Filing deadlines for reporting expenses and benefits

Employers providing employees with expenses or benefits in kind must comply with specific reporting, filing, and payment obligations each tax year. These requirements are designed to ensure that benefits are correctly reported, and that the appropriate tax and...
VAT Flat Rate Scheme – what is a limited cost trader?

VAT Flat Rate Scheme – what is a limited cost trader?

The VAT Flat Rate Scheme is designed to simplify the way a business accounts for VAT and, in doing so, reduce the administrative burden associated with VAT compliance. The scheme is available to businesses that expect their annual taxable turnover in the next 12...
Settlor retains interest in settled property

Settlor retains interest in settled property

The settlements legislation is designed to ensure that where a settlor retains an interest in settled property, the income arising is treated as the settlor’s income for all tax purposes. A settlor will be treated as having retained an interest where the...
Tax relief when incorporating a business

Tax relief when incorporating a business

When a sole trader or partnership transfers a business to a company, a chargeable gain may arise. This is calculated by reference to the market value of the business assets at the date of incorporation (including goodwill), compared with their original base cost. The...
Filing obligations for private limited companies

Filing obligations for private limited companies

Those responsible for the accounts and tax compliance of private limited companies must ensure they are fully aware of the relevant obligations and statutory deadlines. Following the end of each financial year, a private limited company is required to prepare full...