By understanding the types of expenses you can claim as deductions, you can effectively lower your taxable income and keep more money in your business's pocket. Office Expenses From office supplies and stationery to rent and utilities, a range of office-related expenses can be claimed. Whether
Mileage Rates – What Can You Claim?
If you use your own personal car for business travel then you can claim mileage expenses back from your business at the rates set by the HMRC. The mileage rates allowable in the UK are set by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). For the 2023 tax year, the rates are: 45p per mile for the first 10,000
Personal Fitness Trainers – What Expenses Can You Claim?
An Overview Some statistics about personal fitness training in the UK: Allowable expenses for sole traders As a sole trader, you will incur many expenses in the course of running your business. Some of these expenses can be deducted from your taxable profits, which can help to reduce
Making Tax Digital for VAT: a guide to the penalties
Changes to VAT penalties and interest charges if you submit a VAT Return for an accounting period starting on or after 1 January 2023. For VAT accounting periods starting on or after 1 January 2023 there are new penalties for VAT Returns that are submitted late and VAT which is paid late. The way
Reverse Charge VAT – Purchases of business-to-business (B2B) services from overseas suppliers
Purchases of business-to-business (B2B) services from overseas suppliers are subject to the reverse charge procedure. This means that the UK recipient of the service is liable to account for VAT on the supply, even if the supplier is not VAT registered in the UK. The reverse charge applies to
Reverse Charge For VAT – Construction Industry In The UK
In the UK, the reverse charge VAT applies to supplies of specific goods and services within the construction industry. It was implemented on 1st March 2021 and applies to businesses registered for VAT in the UK. Here's how reverse charge VAT works in the UK Applicable Transactions The reverse charge
UK minimum wage changes in April 2023
The UK minimum wage will increase on 1 April 2023. The National Living Wage (NLW) will increase to £10.42 per hour for workers aged 23 and over. The NLW for 21-22 year olds will increase to £10.18 per hour, and the NLW for 18-20 year olds will increase to £7.49 per hour. The NLW for 16-17 year olds
Director’s Loan Accounts (DLA)
Director's Loan Accounts (DLA) refer to the record of transactions between a company and its directors regarding money or assets. In the UK, it is essential for directors to understand how these accounts work and how they are treated for tax purposes. One specific aspect related to director's loan
Input tax when VAT paid on goods and services received before VAT registration
Before a business is registered for Value Added Tax (VAT) in the UK, the VAT paid on goods and services received cannot be considered as input tax. However, once registered, the VAT paid before registration can be treated as input tax if certain conditions are met. For goods The goods were supplied
Redundancy Pay In The UK
In the United Kingdom, redundancy pay is a legal entitlement for employees who are made redundant, subject to meeting certain criteria. The rules regarding redundancy pay are outlined in the Employment Rights Act 1996. If you are facing redundancy in the UK, it is important to be aware of your legal