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Covering basic business risks

Covering basic business risks

Many business owners spend considerable time focusing on sales growth, staffing and profitability, although basic business risks are sometimes overlooked until a problem arises. A simple review of key risk areas can often help protect both the business and the...
Reclaiming VAT on car leasing costs

Reclaiming VAT on car leasing costs

Businesses that lease cars often assume they can recover all of the VAT charged on car  leasing payments. In practice, the rules are more limited. Where a business leases a qualifying car, HMRC normally only allows 50% of the VAT on the leasing charges to be...
Tax and termination payments

Tax and termination payments

The tax treatment of termination payments is governed by a detailed set of rules that determine how much is taxable and whether National Insurance contributions apply. The structure of a termination package can have a significant impact on the final tax position for...
Working out your UK residence status

Working out your UK residence status

Your UK residence status affects how much tax you pay in the UK and, in particular, whether your foreign income and gains are subject to UK tax. In simple terms, UK residents are normally taxed on their worldwide income and gains, while non-residents are generally...
Do you need to register for self-assessment?

Do you need to register for self-assessment?

Depending on your income and circumstances, you may need to register for self-assessment. This may be the case even if most of your income is taxed through PAYE. You will usually need to file a self-assessment tax return if you are self-employed as a sole trader and...