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John Massey
Nov 23, 20221 min read
How much tax is collected by HMRC investigations?
Compare how much tax is raised from investigations into individuals, small and large businesses
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John Massey
Jul 29, 20221 min read
How to pay your Self-Assessment tax bill
How and when to pay your Self-Assessment tax bill
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John Massey
Jul 22, 20222 min read
When should I register for VAT?
The VAT registration turnover threshold is £90,000, your business must register for VAT if...
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John Massey
Jun 16, 20222 min read
What to think about when buying a new work vehicle 🚚
What to think about when buying a new work vehicle 🚚
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John Massey
May 4, 20221 min read
Selling a rental property? 🏠 Tax now due within 60 days!
A Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Return must be completed and any tax paid within 60 days of selling UK property
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John Massey
Mar 29, 20223 min read
UK Spring Statement 2022 💼 Small Business Review
Key announcements affecting small businesses from The Chancellor's UK Spring Statement delivered 23 March 2022
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John Massey
Jan 11, 20222 min read
Don't miss the 31 January Tax Return deadline
What happens if your Self-Assessment Tax Return is late?
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John Massey
Dec 1, 20211 min read
Gifts to employees - that don’t attract tax 🤫
Here’s how to stay on the right side of the Trivial Benefit-in-Kind rules
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John Massey
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Prosecco Budget 2021 🥂
A summary of the Autumn 2021 Budget with on eye on small businesses
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John Massey
Sep 30, 20213 min read
How MTD for Income Tax will affect small businesses
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will significantly impact the bookkeeping of most UK businesses
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John Massey
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Charitable Donations – Should you tick the “Gift Aid” box? ✅
Should you tick the “Gift Aid” box when giving to charity? It depends largely on personal circumstances
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John Massey
May 12, 20211 min read
How to claim motor expenses if you're self-employed 🚗
Should you claim motoring costs (fuel, insurance, repairs etc) or the 45p mileage rate against your self-employed profits?
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John Massey
Mar 4, 20212 min read
UK Budget 2021 at a glance 💷
Chancellor's budget delivered 3 March 2021
Brief summary of announcements affecting small businesses and their owners
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John Massey
Dec 1, 20202 min read
Self-employment grant 3 – Who can claim?
Self-Employed Income Support (SEISS) grant number 3 – who can claim?
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John Massey
Nov 11, 20202 min read
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Nov – Mar 2021
How will the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) work from November 2020 – March 2021?
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John Massey
Nov 5, 20203 min read
Entertaining and Meals Out 🍴 What is the correct tax treatment?
Can your company pay for the occasional meal out? What about the costs of food on-the-go (subsistence)?
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John Massey
Jul 31, 20202 min read
Should your organisation pay the ICO data protection fee?
This article will help you decide if you should pay the ICO data protection fee
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John Massey
Jul 12, 20201 min read
Can the Cycle to Work Scheme Work for You? 🚴♂️
As a business owner perhaps you’re wondering if the Cycle to Work Scheme could be of some benefit?
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John Massey
Apr 30, 20202 min read
8 tips to avoid a tax investigation by HMRC 📩
How can you avoid attracting the attention of HMRC?
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John Massey
Apr 5, 20191 min read
Beware of the mobile phone tax trap 📱
An employer may provide one mobile phone per employee for both business and personal use without triggering a taxable Benefit-in-Kind
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