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Disincorporation - is it worth it?
Your business has suffered a dip in the last couple of years and you’re looking to downsize. As part of the process you want to close your company and operate as a sole trader instead. What are the tax consequences?
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Company income sharing for couples
You’re getting married soon and to save tax you want your partner to receive a share of the dividends from your company. Should you transfer some of your shares or should your company issue your partner with new shares?
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Are you ready for the next payroll deadline?
With the PAYE end of year procedure safely negotiated your next payroll task is preparation of the various employee-related reports required by 6 July. What steps must you take to avoid trouble with HMRC?
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Invoice factoring: how do you account for VAT?
Invoice (debt) factoring is a service that businesses with cash-flow problems might consider. Broadly, it means obtaining finance secured against the value of unpaid invoices. What does this involve in practice, and does it create a VAT headache?
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Tax breaks for renting a room
Rent-a-room relief allows you to receive rent of up to £7,500 per year from letting part of your home. However, it doesn’t always work to your advantage. When should you consider disclaiming the relief?
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Transfer your business to a company tax efficiently
Transferring your sole trader or partnership business to a company can reduce tax on profits but may result in an initial capital gains tax bill. You can defer this indefinitely but might there be advantages to paying it?