Renewed conflict in the Middle East
Renewed conflict in the Middle East is already having knock on effects for the global economy, and UK business owners ...
AI and the future of work: why healthcare remains resilient
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday business activity, many clients are asking how it might affect their industry and ...
Meaning of trade for tax purposes
The meaning of trade for tax purposes, often referred to as HMRC’s “badges of trade” test helps determine whether an ...
Which supplies are zero rated for VAT?
Understanding which supplies are zero rated for VAT is essential for any business. A zero-rated supply is still a taxable ...
Tax effects of letting out part of your home
If you have tenants living in your property, it is important to understand the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) implications. In ...
When not to charge VAT
When issuing invoices, it is important to apply the correct VAT treatment. In some cases, that means not charging VAT ...
Filling in NIC contribution gaps
National Insurance credits can help qualifying applicants to fill contribution gaps in their National Insurance record. This can help taxpayers ...
How to claim child benefits
An application to claim child benefits can usually be made 48 hours after you have registered the birth of your ...
Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package
The government has announced a new package of measures designed to improve access to finance for creative businesses across the ...
Why inflation matters when funding pension funds
When planning pension funding, inflation is often acknowledged but not always fully reflected in contribution decisions. Using an average inflation ...
Workplace pensions
Automatic enrolment for workplace pensions has helped many employees to start making provision for their retirement with employers and government ...
Simplified expenses on motor vehicles
There are simplified expenses arrangements available for sole traders and business partnerships (with no corporate partner) that allow the use ...
