Category Archive HMRC

Due a tax rebate? Keep an eye on your account

April 9, 2024 Comments Off on Due a tax rebate? Keep an eye on your account By Joshua Leigh & Co

In a new initiative designed to reduce paper use and unnecessary confusion, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced a significant change to the way that taxpayers are notified of a repayment.

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Have you used your capital allowances this financial year?

March 19, 2024 Comments Off on Have you used your capital allowances this financial year? By Joshua Leigh & Co

With 5 April fast approaching, the pressure is on to make sure that you’ve used all capital allowances available to you in this tax year to reduce your tax bill.

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HMRC U-turns on its double cab pickups tax decision

February 20, 2024 Comments Off on HMRC U-turns on its double cab pickups tax decision By Joshua Leigh & Co

HMRC surprised all taxpayers who own a double cab pickup as a company vehicle on 12 February by announcing that these vehicles would be classified as cars and not vans, which would have led to higher National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for owners.

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VAT deadlines and what businesses should be doing to prepare for them

January 9, 2024 Comments Off on VAT deadlines and what businesses should be doing to prepare for them By Joshua Leigh & Co

Businesses must remain compliant with the requirements for reporting and paying VAT, especially with the regular quarterly for VAT under Making Tax Digital.

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HMRC sets its sights on unpaid crypto tax

As the crypto asset sector grows, with an annual growth rate predicted to reach around 12 per cent, taxpayers with digital assets need to remain tax compliant.

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HMRC reminds restaurants and takeaways of VAT obligations on hot food

December 12, 2023 Comments Off on HMRC reminds restaurants and takeaways of VAT obligations on hot food By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently issued letters to restaurant and takeaway businesses across the country, emphasising the importance of correctly applying VAT on hot food.

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How to use the new HMRC app for your tax returns

November 23, 2023 Comments Off on How to use the new HMRC app for your tax returns By Joshua Leigh & Co

For small businesses navigating the Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) initiative, tax returns can be complex.

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Understanding loss carry-back claims

November 1, 2023 Comments Off on Understanding loss carry-back claims By Joshua Leigh & Co

In the unpredictable world of business, it’s not uncommon for companies to experience financial losses.  

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100 days until the Self-Assessment deadline: Are you ready?

October 25, 2023 Comments Off on 100 days until the Self-Assessment deadline: Are you ready? By Joshua Leigh & Co

We are now only 100 days away from the Self-Assessment tax deadline on 31 January 2024.  

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What business owners need to know about meeting PAYE deadlines

October 17, 2023 Comments Off on What business owners need to know about meeting PAYE deadlines By Joshua Leigh & Co

Among the long list of financial responsibilities that you must handle as a business owner is ensuring PAYE is made on time. In October 2023, the electronic payment deadline for your PAYE tax bill falls on Sunday, 22 October. To meet this deadline, your cleared funds must be in HM Revenue & Custom’s (HMRC’s) account by 20 October 2023, unless you opt for a Faster Payment. 

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