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Input Tax – Beware of the pitfalls!
Input Tax – Beware of the pitfalls!

VAT expert Tony Nickson outlines the pitfalls to avoid when reclaiming input VAT. 1. Reclaims for purchases made before VAT registration It is important to ensure that the maximum amount of input VAT is reclaimed on your business expenditure. This includes input tax...

The Election result: What are the tax implications?
The Election result: What are the tax implications?

The Election result: What are the tax implications? The general election has ended in a hung parliament – the Conservative party have the most seats but do not have an overall majority. Theresa May has announced that she will form a government with the support of the...

Five ways technology could improve a small business
Five ways technology could improve a small business

How can technology improve a small business? For small businesses, keeping up with all the latest technology can be a difficult task with the speed it moves at. From embracing augmented reality; to making use of 3D printing, we take a look at five ways different...

Tax Rates and Allowances 2017/18
Tax Rates and Allowances 2017/18

Tax Rates and Allowances 2017/18 Many of the tax rates and allowances are fundamental to our business and personal lives and the most important ones for the 2017/18 tax year are summarised here. We are sure that you will find it a useful point of reference throughout...

The Autumn Statement 2016 predictions
The Autumn Statement 2016 predictions

Autumn Statement predictions  The Autumn Statement 2016 on Wednesday is set to be an important event.  It will be the Chancellor’s first opportunity to outline his plans for taxes & spending in the wake of the Brexit vote. But what tax changes can we expect in the...

Tax-Free Childcare scheme
Tax-Free Childcare scheme

Tax-Free Childcare scheme HMRC have announced details of the new Tax-Free childcare scheme which is to be introduced in 2017. The scheme is expected to be available to around 2 million households. To qualify To be eligible, families will have to have all parents in...

New polymer banknotes start circulation with £5 note
New polymer banknotes start circulation with £5 note

New polymer banknotes start circulation with £5 note The 13th September marked the first day of the brand new polymer banknotes being issued. The £5 note is the first of the banknotes to be launched in England and Wales. The polymer made banknotes are much more...

R&D Tax Relief – the perfect time to claim
R&D Tax Relief – the perfect time to claim

R&D Tax Relief - the perfect time to claim Research and Development (R&D) Tax Relief can provide additional tax deductions and enhanced cash flow for companies that develop new products, processes or services. Although widely available, R&D claims are...

Input Tax – Beware of the pitfalls!
Input Tax – Beware of the pitfalls!

VAT expert Tony Nickson outlines the pitfalls to avoid when reclaiming input VAT. 1. Reclaims for purchases made before VAT registration It is important to ensure that the maximum amount of input VAT is reclaimed on your business expenditure. This includes input tax...

The Election result: What are the tax implications?
The Election result: What are the tax implications?

The Election result: What are the tax implications? The general election has ended in a hung parliament – the Conservative party have the most seats but do not have an overall majority. Theresa May has announced that she will form a government with the support of the...

Five ways technology could improve a small business
Five ways technology could improve a small business

How can technology improve a small business? For small businesses, keeping up with all the latest technology can be a difficult task with the speed it moves at. From embracing augmented reality; to making use of 3D printing, we take a look at five ways different...