Don't fall foul of the law when it comes to paying your tax. Whether you own an SME or you're a freelancer working on your own, understanding the legal ins and outs of tax law can make running a business a lot easier. Naturally, it's worth getting expert advice, but in the meantime, our articles may help shed some light.
Upcoming VAT Changes for SMEs in 2021/22
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Ross Bramble of Crunch reveals how small businesses can prepare for the upcoming changes to VAT rates and processes in the UK, including the delayed Making Tax Digital scheme
A Guide to the New EU VAT E-Commerce Rules
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From the 1st of July, the new EU VAT e-commerce rules will introduce significant changes for UK businesses selling to EU consumers. Here's everything you need to know
A Guide to Limited Company Tax Deadlines
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Simon Thomas of Ridgefield Accounting talks us through the key tax deadlines for Companies House and HMRC that limited company business owners should be prepared for
What Is the New VAT Reverse Charge?
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The new 2021 VAT reverse charge impacts how VAT-registered businesses operating under CIS process their invoices. Here's everything you need to know
What Happens to VAT After Brexit?
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Andrew Diver, Head of Taxation at Beatons Group, debunks some common myths about VAT after Brexit and sheds some light on what may happen in the months ahead
A Guide to IR35 Minor Status Tests
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Alice Hickling of Larsen Howie talks us through the minor status tests that assessors look at when evaluating a company's IR35 status
IR35 Changes & The Construction Industry
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Barbara Jamieson of LawBite talks us through the impact of IR35 changes on the construction industry, including how businesses should be using the delay to prepare
IR35 Delayed to 2021: What It Means for Business
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The IR35 reform has been delayed to 2021, giving the private sector extra time to prepare. The Larsen Howie Team, experts in IR35, explore what this means for your business
How to Prepare for the 2020 IR35 Reform
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Hannah Robinson of Larsen Howie breaks down the private sector IR35 reform due to be rolled out on 6th April 2020 and delves into what it will mean for business owners in practice
How to Deal with VAT Error Correction
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Alan Rolfe from HWB Chartered Accountants outlines the correct procedure for VAT error correction to follow if you've made a mistake on your quarterly tax return
How to Increase Profits Without Increasing Sales
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Mark Tighe of specialist tax relief consultancy Catax explores how businesses can generate revenue from existing assets, both physical and intellectual, with a focus on tax breaks
Pros and Cons of Limited Company Contracts
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Hannah Robinson, Digital Marketing Manager of Larsen Howie, talks us through IR35 liability and the pros and cons of limited company contracts
Claiming Tax Relief with Salary Sacrifice Pensions
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Salary sacrifice is a tax-efficient way to boost your employees’ pensions. James Alesbury of HWB Chartered Accountants talks us through the details
A Guide to Claiming Limited Company Expenses
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Operating your small business as a limited company comes with a host of financial benefits, incentivised schemes and tax relief. Here's a look at the expenses you could be claiming
A Complete Guide to Making Tax Digital
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We share a complete rundown of everything you need to know about the Making Tax Digital scheme, including a useful visual guide to help prepare your business for the deadline
Making Tax Digital: Common Misconceptions
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Tony Mills, tax expert and Director of Online Tax Rebates, dispels some of the most common myths about Making Tax Digital
A Guide to UK Business Rates
— Read More — A Guide to UK Business RatesHere's everything you need to know about paying business rates bills in the UK, including how business rates are calculated, exemptions, and small business rates relief
R&D Tax Credits: a Guide for Small Businesses
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What are R&D tax credits, and how can your company claim them? We answer these questions, and more, in this definitive guide to R&D tax relief
Declaring Your Second Income
— Read More — Declaring Your Second IncomeIf you're lucky enough to have a second income, not declaring it could land you in a whole heap of trouble with HMRC, so here's how to declare it.
Where to Start as a Sole Trader?
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So you want to start your own business. Be your own boss. Here's all the key legislation you need to protect yourself as a sole traders.
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