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If you owe tax for 2023/24 act now to avoid a fine
If you think you owe tax for 2023/24 and you haven’t told HMRC about it or been asked to complete a self-assessment tax return, you’re at risk of a tax penalty unless you take action now. What do you need to do?
When can ADR be used to resolve a tax dispute?
Changes to HMRC’s alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedure in recent years have made it more accessible. If you’ve reached an impasse in a dispute with HMRC, might ADR be the solution?
Trade personal assets for tax-free cash from your business
You need some quick cash. You could take it as extra income from your company, alternatively it could lend it to you. The trouble is this can result in tax or NI bills for you and your business. How can you extract the cash more efficiently?
How to adjust VAT when you agree a price reduction
One of your customers refused to pay a sales invoice five years ago, which resulted in you taking legal action. The legal process has now ruled that you must reduce your invoices by 50% of the original amount. How will you deal with VAT on these invoices?
Reduce tax on your shared company car
If you and your spouse or partner work for the same business and you share a company car, you might be paying too much tax. Why, and how can you reduce it?
Boost cash flow with a CT refund?
Your company made a loss in its last financial year and is badly in need of an injection of cash. How can you turn the loss into a corporation tax refund, and what steps can you take to obtain this at the earliest possible date?
Help with childcare for working parents
As a working parent you probably struggle to balance the needs of your job with those of your children, especially during the long summer holiday. This also poses a problem for employers. How can government childcare schemes help?
Is there a better option than the scale charge?
HMRC announced revised CO2 emission scale charge rates for private road fuel from 1 May 2024. But is there an alternative way of accounting for VAT on the private fuel used for your business vehicles?
Tax and NI planning for multiple directorships
You’re a shareholder and director of three companies. You currently take a low salary from each company topped up with dividends. But is this really the most tax-efficient option?
IHT exemptions - when and how to use them
Naturally, you want to keep as much of your estate as possible from HMRC’s coffers and so increase the amount your beneficiaries will receive. What simple steps can you take now to achieve this?
Why your tax code is now more important than ever
The amount of tax you pay on your salary depends on your tax code. If it’s wrong you’ll pay too much or too little. For many this can be a temporary issue, for others it can be permanent. What’s the problem and what can you do about it?
Directors’ remuneration - avoiding HMRC penalties
The timing of HMRC payroll reporting for employees is straightforward. However, for directors’ salaries etc. special rules can mean you need to send a report to HMRC sooner than you might think. What are the trigger points for reporting?