With just over 2 weeks left until Christmas, it’s safe to say the winter celebrations are in full swing. With that, we wanted to recap on the expenses and tax relief you may be able to claim through your charitable donations and work festivities. Getting a little back for yourself, while treating and gifting others…
For recruitment agencies, the relationship between consultants and their contractors is built on trust. Candidates rely on recruiters to provide the best possible advice in regards to their finances and salary. This is why it’s vital that agencies use a clear, concise and compliant umbrella company for support. We explore how agencies can benefit from…
We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated for Best Contractor Accountant (Small/Medium) at the ContractorUK Awards 2018. The ContractorUK Awards is a fantastic opportunity for you to vote for the organisations that you believe have provided an exceptional service. We are proud to have been nominated as we believe the nomination reflects…
Aside from IR35 being extended to the private sector in April 2020, what other changes were revealed for contractors in the Budget 2018 report? From Entrepreneur’s Relief reform and VAT registration frozen thresholds to Personal Allowance and Higher Rate Thresholds. We’ve done a quick summary of what’s most important for contractors. Entrepreneurs’ Relief reform…
On 29th October 2018, Philip Hammond finally delivered the highly anticipated Autumn Budget 2018. After much speculation, it has been confirmed that IR35 reform will be extended to the private sector. Despite fears that the reform would be introduced in April 2019, the Chancellor of the Exchequer said the changes would not be implemented until April 2020.…
It’s been well over a year since the Criminal Finance Act (CFA) was introduced 30th September 2017, which saw companies become criminally liable for any facilitation of tax evasion and tax avoidance schemes by any persons representing the company, and a recent Tax Journal has proposed that HMRC is ‘chomping at the bit to investigate.’ After the…
One of the most frequently asked questions from our clients on the VAT flat rate change for a limited cost business is: “what is counted as ‘goods’ when determining if they need to use the higher rate of 16.5%?” According to HMRC guidance, ‘goods’ are movable items or materials exclusively used in your limited cost…
As we are now weeks away from Christmas, and the holiday season is in full swing, we cover the most common queries about festive and annual event deductible expenses. Annual Christmas party as deductible expenses Your limited company can claim its festive or annual party as deductible expenses for corporation tax purposes. The cost…
We recently published an article overviewing HMRC’s new legislation, the 2019 Loan Charge. The government claims this to be the next phase in tackling tax avoidance. However many have raised concerns about the harshness of the new bill. There are calls for the taxman to be compassionate and flexible towards those they are taxing as…
It has almost been 3 months since the start of the 2016/17 tax year. Contractors who are eligible to claim subsistence (e.g. those who are working in temporary workplaces for less than 24 months and outside of IR35) have been able to further reduce their administrative work by utilising HMRC Benchmark Rates. From 6 April…
Completing and submitting your Self Assessment Tax Return (SATR) can seem like a daunting task, but having it prepared well in advance of the 31st January deadline will make your life so much easier. If you miss the deadline you will be subject to a penalty, and this sum will only increase the longer you…
Since the public sector reform in April 2017, we are still asked frequently by public sector contractors if they should continue using their own limited company or switch to an umbrella. The answer very much depends on each individual’s circumstances thus we would strongly encourage contractors to speak to us for tailored advice. Nonetheless, we…
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