Category Archive SME

What you need to consider when starting up a business

January 25, 2023 Comments Off on What you need to consider when starting up a business By Joshua Leigh & Co

With a new year upon us, you may be considering a new start by setting up your own business.

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Large number of over 65s file Self Assessment tax return

January 18, 2023 Comments Off on Large number of over 65s file Self Assessment tax return By Joshua Leigh & Co

The 2021 to 2022 tax year saw a considerable amount of people aged 65 and over filing a tax return.

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Companies House goes fully digital

Companies House has gone fully digital after the announcement of the closure of its office in London and all filing being transferred online.

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HMRC penalties alert as 5.7 million still to file tax returns

January 11, 2023 Comments Off on HMRC penalties alert as 5.7 million still to file tax returns By Joshua Leigh & Co

Taxpayers have been warned that they could face a penalty after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said 5.7 million were still to file their Self-Assessment returns.

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Thousands file tax returns on Christmas Day

January 4, 2023 Comments Off on Thousands file tax returns on Christmas Day By Joshua Leigh & Co

More than 22,000 taxpayers went online over Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day to complete their Self-Assessment tax return.

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Furnished Holiday Let Tax: What do you need to know?

December 7, 2022 Comments Off on Furnished Holiday Let Tax: What do you need to know? By Joshua Leigh & Co

A furnished holiday let (FHL) is a particular type of rental property classification in the UK.

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The importance of cash flow for tourism businesses

November 23, 2022 Comments Off on The importance of cash flow for tourism businesses By Joshua Leigh & Co

With the busy Christmas period approaching, businesses operating in the hospitality and tourism sector will be dealing with increased demand.

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The significance of ‘One To Many’ letters from HMRC

November 9, 2022 Comments Off on The significance of ‘One To Many’ letters from HMRC By Joshua Leigh & Co

Letters have been sent out to individuals listed as ‘Persons of Significant Control’ (PSC), urging them to check and, where necessary, correct their tax returns.

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Capital Gains Tax: What do you need to know?

November 8, 2022 Comments Off on Capital Gains Tax: What do you need to know? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax applied on the profit you receive when disposing of an asset.

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Avoiding obstacles with the Construction Industry Scheme

November 3, 2022 Comments Off on Avoiding obstacles with the Construction Industry Scheme By Joshua Leigh & Co

Under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), contractors take money from a subcontractor’s payments and send it to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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