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Our March 2020 Budget Review for Business Owners/ March 11, 2020
Not only have we had the news that interest rates have been cut from 0.75% to 0.25% today, Rishi Sunak has also delivered his first Budget, which we’ve been awaiting with interest. It’s the detail that is important, not just those few points that make the headlines. So, here is our summary of the key points for business owners. Budget Summary for Business Owners The main income tax and corporation tax rates and thresholds remain unchanged. Entrepreneurs’ Relief We’re pleased to see that Entrepreneurs’ Relief has been retained.
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Don’t panic, there’s still time for us to help with your 2017/18 tax returns!/ January 4, 2019
If you are currently feeling panicked about the fast approaching 31st January tax return filing deadline, drowning in paperwork, struggling to prepare your personal tax return or feel unsure what tax relief you’re entitled to, please get in touch with us and free yourself to do what you’re great at instead! There is still time to get in touch with us and let us take care of this headache for you. We’ll ensure that your tax is minimised where possible and your return is correct and filed on time. We’re happy to talk to you on a free, no obligation basis. Whether you’re a sole trader,
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Spread a Little Tax Free Happiness this Christmas with Trivial Benefits/ December 3, 2018
Have you taken advantage of the trivial benefits legislation to treat yourself this Christmas? If not and you are the director of a company, you really should! You can buy yourself a physical gift or gift card through your company up to the value of £50 and it will be tax deductible for your company and tax free for you. There will be no Class 1A National Insurance due either. In fact, you can do this several times a year as a director but you are capped at £300 in total and £50 per occasion. That’s right, so when it’s your birthday you can treat yourself as well!
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What the Budget Actually Means For You and Your Business Without the Politics!/ October 30, 2018
What it means to YOU For individuals, the amount you can earn tax free will increase to £12,500 from 6th April 2019. This is your Personal Allowance and should be fully utilised wherever possible. In addition, the level at which you pay 40% tax is increasing. So from 6th April 2019, you can earn £50k before paying higher rate tax. You may therefore want to defer some of your income to the next tax year. The amount that you can gain from the sale of capital assets without paying tax will also increase to £12,000. This is your Capital Gains Tax Exemption. This is relevant
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Tax and NIC Free Medical Benefits for You and Your Team/ October 22, 2018
Did you know that employers can provide team members who use VDUs (that’s computer screens to me and you) with eye tests and corrective treatment TAX AND NIC FREE? Well they can and that includes you as an employee of your own company. You can also offer annual health screening and medicals and up to £500 of recommended medical treatment as tax free benefits. This is a great way to support your team’s wellbeing. A Death In Service plan could be offered, which would financially benefit your team’s loved ones should they pass away while employed by you. If you would also like some life cover,
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Could you reduce your upcoming 31st July payment on account?/ May 15, 2018
If you can answer yes to any of the following questions, then you may well be able to reduce your upcoming payment on account. If you are self employed (without a limited company), during your last financial year: Have you noticed that sales have dropped? Did you invest in new equipment? Did your stock levels increase noticeably? Did you incur significant additional costs e.g. rebranding/new website/repairs? If you are a company director, in year ended 5th April 2018: Did your dividends drop for any reason? Did you increase your pension contributions? Did you make any significant gift aid donations?
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Extension of the Childcare Voucher Scheme/ March 20, 2018
Would you like help with childcare costs? Well, the Childcare Voucher scheme which was planned to close to new entrants from 6th April, has now been extended to be available to new applicants for a further 6 months. Therefore, there is still plenty of time for YOU AND YOUR EMPLOYEES TO BENEFIT. Directors, remember that you can use the Childcare Voucher scheme yourself as employees. Childcare Vouchers can be used to cover the cost of qualifying after school clubs, etc not just nursery fees as you might expect. Your business could save up to £403 in National Insurance per employee and the employee could save up to £933 in tax and National Insurance.
