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Benefits of claiming the Annual Investment Allowance

Benefits of claiming the Annual Investment Allowance

Businesses investing in qualifying assets may be able to claim the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) and deduct the full cost of eligible purchases from their profits before tax. This can help by reducing the amount of taxable profit in the period the investment is...
What is a reasonable excuse for missing a tax deadline?

What is a reasonable excuse for missing a tax deadline?

Missing a tax deadline can result in penalties from HMRC, but a taxpayer may be able to appeal if they have a genuine reasonable excuse. Whether an excuse is accepted depends on the individual facts and whether the taxpayer took action to put things right without...
Evidence required to support business expense claims

Evidence required to support business expense claims

Self-employed individuals can deduct allowable business expenses from their income when calculating taxable profits. However, businesses must keep accurate records and evidence to support the costs being claimed. HMRC requires taxpayers to keep proof of business...
Have you reviewed your workers’ employment status?

Have you reviewed your workers’ employment status?

Businesses should regularly review whether individuals working for them are correctly classified as employees, workers or self-employed. Getting employment status wrong can result in unexpected tax liabilities, penalties and loss of employment rights. Employment...
Recovering VAT on pre-registration costs

Recovering VAT on pre-registration costs

Businesses that register for VAT may be able to reclaim VAT paid on certain goods and services purchased before VAT registration.  There are specific time limits for claiming pre-registration VAT. VAT on goods can generally be reclaimed where the goods are still...