Category Archive Tax

How HMRC’s new online tools can help you simplify taxation

October 3, 2023 Comments Off on How HMRC’s new online tools can help you simplify taxation By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has always been at the forefront of embracing technological advancements to make tax-related processes more straightforward for businesses and individuals.

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Tax reliefs business owners can claim amidst record Corporation Tax payments

September 27, 2023 Comments Off on Tax reliefs business owners can claim amidst record Corporation Tax payments By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recently reported a record-breaking increase in Corporation Tax receipts for the 2022/23 tax year.

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How to save £2,000 in taxes on your childcare costs  

August 31, 2023 Comments Off on How to save £2,000 in taxes on your childcare costs   By Joshua Leigh & Co

A Government scheme could help parents save up to £2,000 on their childcare costs through tax reliefs aimed at working parents.  

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Navigating estate planning and Inheritance Tax: what you need to know

August 23, 2023 Comments Off on Navigating estate planning and Inheritance Tax: what you need to know By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently announced that Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts were up by £200 million between April to July 2023, making this a record high.

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What tax implications can come with depreciation?

August 15, 2023 Comments Off on What tax implications can come with depreciation? By Joshua Leigh & Co

For business owners, understanding depreciation is not just about accounting practices but also about handling their taxes efficiently.  

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Staying up to date with MTD for ITSA

August 10, 2023 Comments Off on Staying up to date with MTD for ITSA By Joshua Leigh & Co

In December 2022, the plans for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment changed again, as the Government announced that instead, MTD ITSA would be introduced in mandatory phases from 6 April 2026, as opposed to 2024.

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Understanding tax obligations for charities

August 9, 2023 Comments Off on Understanding tax obligations for charities By Joshua Leigh & Co

Knowing your charity’s obligations to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is important, as you will have different requirements to standard businesses.

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Capital Gains Tax for SMEs – Recent trends and compliance

August 8, 2023 Comments Off on Capital Gains Tax for SMEs – Recent trends and compliance By Joshua Leigh & Co

Collections of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reached a record £16.7 billion in the last tax year, a notable increase from the preceding year’s £14.3 billion.

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How businesses can navigate and avoid tax disputes with HMRC

August 1, 2023 Comments Off on How businesses can navigate and avoid tax disputes with HMRC By Joshua Leigh & Co

Tax disputes can be a significant drain on resources for any business, and with recent data suggesting that over 60 per cent of businesses are currently embroiled in a tax dispute with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that has lasted more than a year, this is clearly a widespread issue.  

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Beneficiaries could see inherited pensions taxed as new proposals by HMRC are published

July 27, 2023 Comments Off on Beneficiaries could see inherited pensions taxed as new proposals by HMRC are published By Joshua Leigh & Co

Currently, if someone dies before the age of 75, their pension can be drawn out by beneficiaries’ tax-free, as it is exempt from Inheritance Tax and Income Tax if it is under the Lifetime Allowance (LTA).

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