Author Archive Joshua Leigh & Co

New rules to end second home tax loophole

Multiple homeowners who leave “holiday lets” empty will no longer be able to claim tax benefits, it has been announced.

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Should payments made by an employee for vehicle and uniform rental be treated as reductions when calculating the National Minimum Wage (NMW)?

Well according to a recent Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT), yes, they should.

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HMRC’s guidance on reasonable excuses for late tax payments updated

It should perhaps be no surprise given the circumstances of the pandemic that individuals and businesses might have incurred penalties for late tax payments.

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PAYE Settlement Agreement can save time and costs

For busy small businesses, a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) offers a simpler alternative to pay your employees.

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More investors are choosing sustainability-focused firms

Annual investment in companies with goals to tackle climate change has quadrupled since 2018.

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Late filing penalties waived for one month to give taxpayers more time to prepare 2020/21 tax return

Late filing and late payment penalties will be waived for one month to give taxpayers more time to prepare their 2020 to 2021 Self Assessment tax return, it has been announced.

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Homes price boom sparks a big rise in Inheritance Tax receipts – What can you do to save tax?

Campaigners are angry over the fact that more and more people will be drawn into paying Inheritance Tax (IHT), after a big rise in receipts.

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Did you open presents or submit tax returns on Christmas?

According to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), over 31,000 Self Assessment tax returns were submitted between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.

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Eight New Year’s resolutions that businesses should follow

Every year many of us decide to set a New Year’s resolution. Perhaps it is losing weight, going vegetarian or putting extra money away in your savings.

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Crackdown on rogue directors who dissolve companies to avoid paying debts

The Government has launched a crackdown on bosses who dissolve their companies to avoid paying their liabilities, with rogue directors facing disqualification for up to 15 years or even prosecution.

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