Newsletters
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Can you ban second jobs?
South Cambridgeshire District Council launched a four-day working week trial in 2023, but it has now transpired that 16% of employees have taken on other paid work during their extra day off (although some of these already had second jobs before the trial). Can you ban employees from taking on second jobs?
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Are employer pension contributions still worth it?
Does the potential inheritance tax (IHT) charge on pensions that will apply from April 2027 mean that employer pension contributions are a tax break of the past, or are they still a winner?
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Income shifting - a tax trap
The tax affairs of Harry Potter star Rupert Grint were again the focus of a dispute with HMRC. The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) had to decide if the transfer of his personal right to income to a company he owned was tax avoidance. How did the FTT rule?
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Is there a limit on tax relief for travel expenses?
Following a PAYE compliance visit, a tax inspector has challenged various expenses claimed by the company’s directors when staying away on business. He says they are excessive and so not fully tax allowable. How should you respond?
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Farms and IHT - what’s really happening?
The media is full of calamitous headlines about the so-called “tractor tax” but is short on details. If you’re a farmer or landowner, what might the inheritance tax (IHT) changes really mean to you and how might you mitigate the impact?
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Is landlord correct to charge VAT on rent invoices?
Your business rents its trading premises but you are concerned that your landlord is incorrectly charging VAT on some invoices. Your business can fully claim input tax, so is there really any issue?
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Business rates reform - where are we now?
You need to delve into the small print of the Autumn Budget to find details of changes to the business rates. You’ll find that instead of the promised help for high-street businesses many will face higher charges in April 2025. What’s the full story?
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VAT on barter and non-monetary payments
Your business sometimes sells goods and services to customers in exchange for their goods and services rather than money, i.e. a barter arrangement. How do you account for VAT on these deals?
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Extracting extra income from your company
It’s that time when the Christmas financial hangover hits and your self-assessment bill is on the way, so you might need a little extra from your company to get you through. What are the most tax-efficient options?