Author Archive Joshua Leigh & Co

Is your business prepared for increased HMRC scrutiny?

January 15, 2025 Comments Off on Is your business prepared for increased HMRC scrutiny? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Recent figures show that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recovered £45.7 billion in tax probes in 2024, a £10 billion increase from the previous year.  

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Charging company electric vehicles – Costs, reimbursements, and tax implications

January 14, 2025 Comments Off on Charging company electric vehicles – Costs, reimbursements, and tax implications By Joshua Leigh & Co

With the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), many company directors and employees charge their cars at home.  

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Is your business environmentally sustainable? Why going green can improve your bottom line

January 9, 2025 Comments Off on Is your business environmentally sustainable? Why going green can improve your bottom line By Joshua Leigh & Co

For business owners, sustainability might have been something viewed as a nice-to-have or a PR exercise in the past, but because the regulatory landscape is changing fast, businesses that do not get ahead of these changes risk being left behind. 

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Double cab pickups – How long will they be taxed as vans and when will they switch to car tax rules?

January 8, 2025 Comments Off on Double cab pickups – How long will they be taxed as vans and when will they switch to car tax rules? By Joshua Leigh & Co

For years, double cab pickups have benefited from being classified as goods vehicles for tax purposes, allowing businesses to enjoy lower benefit-in-kind (BIK) rates.  

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Smart pricing strategies – Protect your business without losing customers

January 7, 2025 Comments Off on Smart pricing strategies – Protect your business without losing customers By Joshua Leigh & Co

More than half of UK businesses plan to raise their prices in the next three months, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).  

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Directors’ loan accounts: How Section 455 impacts you

January 2, 2025 Comments Off on Directors’ loan accounts: How Section 455 impacts you By Joshua Leigh & Co

Directors’ loan accounts (DLAs) are a common financial tool for owner-managed businesses.

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What tax reliefs can businesses in the creative industry claim?

December 20, 2024 Comments Off on What tax reliefs can businesses in the creative industry claim? By Joshua Leigh & Co

To support the vibrant sector that is the creative industry, the Government offers an array of tax reliefs and expenditure credits. 

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Don’t let Self-Assessment become the Grinch that steals your Christmas

December 19, 2024 Comments Off on Don’t let Self-Assessment become the Grinch that steals your Christmas By Joshua Leigh & Co

Christmas. A time of year for tinsel, turkey, tangerines, and… tax returns?  

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Planning for tax changes to company cars during their lifecycle

December 18, 2024 Comments Off on Planning for tax changes to company cars during their lifecycle By Joshua Leigh & Co

As businesses plan their fleet strategies, recent changes announced in the Autumn Budget are set to impact the tax costs associated with company cars.  

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What does the abolition of the FHL tax regime mean for your BADR eligibility?

December 13, 2024 Comments Off on What does the abolition of the FHL tax regime mean for your BADR eligibility? By Joshua Leigh & Co

With the planned abolition of the Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) tax regime in April 2025, owners of FHL properties are facing changes to how their properties are taxed.  

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