01/Mar/2019Simplified deductions where your business is based at home
Many small businesses are run from home. Where a business is run from home, household costs will be incurred which are attributable to the business. These may include additional costs […]
01/Mar/2019What makes a property a residence?
Capital gains tax private residence is relief is available where a property is occupied as the taxpayer’s only or main residence. The question of what constitutes ‘occupation as a residence’ […]
01/Mar/2019Employer childcare vouchers v Government scheme
Employees who joined their employer’s childcare voucher or employer-supported childcare scheme before 4 October 2018 can remain in that scheme and benefit from the associated tax relief for as long […]
01/Mar/2019Employees – claim a tax deduction for expenses
Employees often incur expenses in doing their job – this may be the cost of a train ticket or petrol to visit a supplier, or purchasing stationery or small tools […]
01/Mar/2019Amending your tax return
The deadline for filing the 2017/18 self-assessment tax return of 31 January 2019 has now passed. You filed your return on time and paid the tax that you thought was […]
01/Mar/2019Using the cash basis – is it for you?
The cash basis is a simpler way of working out taxable profits compared to the traditional accruals method. The cash basis takes account only of money in and money out […]
01/Mar/2019High-Income Child Benefit charge applies
Parents affected by the High-Income Child Benefit charge (HICBC) can be forgiven for thinking that there is no point is registering for child benefit if they are only going to […]
27/Feb/2019National Insurance if you go abroad
If you move abroad it can often be advantageous to continue paying your UK National Insurance Contributions (NICs) in order to preserve your entitlement to the State Pension and
27/Feb/2019Job related expenses you may be able to claim
If you are an employee and use your own money to buy things you need for your job, you can sometimes claim tax relief for the associated costs. It is usually only possible to claim
27/Feb/2019Tax if selling online
Many people supplement their income by selling services online. This is often described as the ‘sharing economy’ or the ‘peer-to-peer economy’ and usually involves renting out
27/Feb/2019What is a Company Voluntary Arrangement?
A Company Voluntary Arrangement or CVA is a special arrangement that allows a company with debt problems or that is insolvent to reach a voluntary agreement to pay its business
27/Feb/2019Company tax deductions for charitable donations
There are special rules in place when a limited company gives to a charity. This can include Corporation Tax relief for qualifying donations made to registered charities or




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