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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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Redundancy changes for new parents

March 26, 2024 Comments Off on Redundancy changes for new parents By Joshua Leigh & Co

The law surrounding redundancy for new parents is set to change from 6 April.

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Government Gateway to be replaced with single login system

March 6, 2024 Comments Off on Government Gateway to be replaced with single login system By Joshua Leigh & Co

In a bid to simplify the way in which taxpayers and agents use online services, the Government is rolling out plans to replace Government Gateway accounts with a new system.

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Companies House is changing – are you prepared?

February 29, 2024 Comments Off on Companies House is changing – are you prepared? By Joshua Leigh & Co

New rules are coming into effect on 4 March 2024 which could impact your business if you are registered in the UK and need to file with Companies House.

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Short-term let owners to face new planning permission requirements

February 27, 2024 Comments Off on Short-term let owners to face new planning permission requirements By Joshua Leigh & Co

For owners of an Airbnb or other short-term let properties, new planning legislation is set to come in by Summer 2024, which could lead to new fees and penalties for non-compliance.

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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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Loophole closed: Pickups are now classed as cars (NOT vans)

February 15, 2024 Comments Off on Loophole closed: Pickups are now classed as cars (NOT vans) By Joshua Leigh & Co

A dispute between Coca-Cola and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has closed the loophole that previously defined double-cab pickups as vans and now means they will be classed as cars.

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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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How management accounts can help your business

October 11, 2023 Comments Off on How management accounts can help your business By Joshua Leigh & Co

Management accounts are vital in keeping on top of your business’s performance. But what are they, and how do they work?

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