Find out how the Governments Eat Out to Help Out scheme can save you money on your next meal out. What is it? This is the new Government scheme where you can get a 50% discount between Monday and Wednesday each week. These discounts are capped at £10 per person each time. However, there is… Read more »
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Amnesty for Furlough Breaches
Find out about the Government’s amnesty for Furlough rule breakers. What are the furlough rules? If an employee is furloughed then they cannot undertake remunerative work for the employer. This means that they cannot do any work for that employer, or a company linked to that employer. However, they can take part in training, they… Read more »
Why you need the Tax Expert for R&D Tax Credits
In May 2020 the case of AHK Recruitment v HMRC finally came to a close. This case has big implications in the world of Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits. In this case the Tribunal upheld the decision from HMRC that the R&D was not eligible for tax credits, but why? The case came down… Read more »
Electric Company Cars
Find out why electric company cars could be the most tax efficient option. Tax on company cars If you drive a company car then you will face a tax on the value of this as it is treated as a benefit in kind. The higher the pollution of the car, the greater the charge. From the… Read more »
Can Evolution and Innovation Reduce Tax?
Could you be missing out on tax relief by misinterpreting Evolution and Innovation? Are we Innovators? If you ask most business owners if their business is at the forefront of innovation they will probably say no. However, if you ask them whether the business has kept up with the market trends to keep commercially viable,… Read more »
Tax relief on pension contributions
Following HMRC’s victory in court they could reclaim millions of pounds in tax. What contributions are there? If you are a UK taxpayer you can get tax relief on pension contributions of up to 100% of you earnings, or £40,000 whichever is lower. This means that some money that would otherwise go the tax man… Read more »
Self-Employment Grant Two
Find out about the next Self-employment Support Grant. What Is It? The Chancellor has announced a second grant for eligible self-employed people affected by Coronavirus. This will cover the period from June to August. The Chancellor also announced that this will be the LAST grant the government will give to people. Of the 3.5 million… Read more »
Tax Relief When Working From Home
HMRC allows some generous tax reliefs for both employees and the self employed who are working from home. If you are working from home, then you may be entitled to claim tax relief. This is restricted to the purchase of items “wholly, exclusively and necessarily” for work. This may include: The additional cost of gas… Read more »
Income Tax Deferral for the Self-employed
What help is available from HMRC? What is it? The Self-Assessment payment on account, that is ordinarily due to be paid by July 2020 may now be deferred until January 2021. This deferral is optional, and you can pay the second payment normally if you wish, to avoid a large payment in January 2021. Am… Read more »
Some workers may be better off thanks to furlough
Find out how employees could be better off thanks to the Government’s furlough scheme. What is furlough? The Government’s furlough scheme allows companies to retain staff through the Coronavirus, whist the government pays up to 80% of the employee’s wages. How can employees be better off? During the period of furlough the employee cannot work… Read more »
