IR35 is a set of rules that determine whether a contractor working through their own limited company should be treated as an employee for tax purposes. If the contractor is deemed to be an employee under IR35, the client will be responsible for paying employer's National Insurance contributions
Guide to VAT Penalties
In January 2023, HMRC introduced a new penalty system for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT. This system is designed to make penalties fairer and more proportionate for customers, and to encourage businesses to comply with MTD requirements. What is the MTD penalty system? The new MTD penalty system
Use Of Home Expenses – What is Allowable?
The HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) allows you to claim certain expenses related to the use of your home for work purposes. These expenses can be claimed as a deduction from your taxable income, which can reduce the amount of tax you have to pay. The following expenses are allowable for the
P11D – Expenses and Benefits
As an employee or employer in the United Kingdom, you may have come across the term "P11D" at some point. The P11D form plays a crucial role in the tax system of the UK, and it is essential to have a clear understanding of its purpose, requirements, and implications. In this comprehensive guide, we
Expenses for Small Business: Reduce Tax and Boost Your Bottom Line
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