Author Archive Joshua Leigh & Co

Preparing your business for a merger or acquisition

July 12, 2023 Comments Off on Preparing your business for a merger or acquisition By Joshua Leigh & Co

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are often completed to gain market share, increase revenue, or expand business amongst many other things.

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What expenses can limited companies and sole traders claim?

Whether you’re the owner of a limited company or a sole trader, it is important to understand the expenses you can claim and the tax savings that these expenses bring. 

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Exit strategies – What should you consider for when the time comes?

July 6, 2023 Comments Off on Exit strategies – What should you consider for when the time comes? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Exiting a business is a significant milestone for any entrepreneur or business owner.

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Are you aware of the Government’s Marriage Allowance?

July 5, 2023 Comments Off on Are you aware of the Government’s Marriage Allowance? By Joshua Leigh & Co

As of February 2023, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) estimated that over two million people are unaware of the Marriage Allowance tax relief which could save them up to £252 a year.

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An overview of the Construction Industry Scheme and what it means for your business

July 4, 2023 Comments Off on An overview of the Construction Industry Scheme and what it means for your business By Joshua Leigh & Co

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a Government initiative that allows contractors in the construction industry to deduct money from a subcontractor’s payments and pass it on to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).  

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Trivial benefits in kind and the advantages they give to employers

It is important for employees to feel valued in the workplace. A lot of the time, it is the little things that employers can provide to their staff that have the most substantial impact.

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Understanding salary and dividend payments for business owners and directors

June 29, 2023 Comments Off on Understanding salary and dividend payments for business owners and directors By Joshua Leigh & Co

As an owner or director, it may be possible for you to pay less tax on your income from your company through dividends.  

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Understanding and navigating job expenses

June 28, 2023 Comments Off on Understanding and navigating job expenses By Joshua Leigh & Co

Navigating job expenses can seem daunting at first glance. There are a plethora of rules and regulations that can leave employees feeling overwhelmed.

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Late interest penalties hit 1.4 million taxpayers – and it could get worse

The 2020/21 tax year saw 1.4 million people charged interest on overdue tax payments – a 15 per cent increase on pre-pandemic figures.

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Managing an Overdrawn Director’s Loan Account

June 27, 2023 Comments Off on Managing an Overdrawn Director’s Loan Account By Joshua Leigh & Co

Are you a company director contemplating a loan from your own business? If yes, it’s crucial to understand the workings behind the Director’s Loan Account (DLA) and the implications of an overdrawn director’s loan account (ODLA). 

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