John Massey
Protect yourself from the costs of a tax investigation
How small businesses can protect against the costs of a tax investigation
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John Massey
- Nov 23
- 2 min
UK Autumn Statement 2023 💼 Small Business Review
Autumn Statement 2023, a summary of key announcements affecting small businesses and their owners
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John Massey
- Oct 24
- 2 min
Guide to UK Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) 🤒
UK Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) explained, including "Can a Company Director claim SSP?"
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John Massey
- Sep 18
- 2 min
Late PAYE payment 😬 what are the penalties?
When are PAYE payments due and what are the penalties for late payment?
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John Massey
- Jun 20
- 1 min
Working from home 🏠 tax allowances
If you're self-employed and work from home, claim tax relief by following these rules
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John Massey
- May 15
- 2 min
Late VAT penalties explained ⚠️
Explained: The penalty regime for late VAT Return submission, payment and registration
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John Massey
- Apr 3
- 1 min
National Minimum Wage rates from April 2023
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates from April 2023
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John Massey
- Feb 13
- 1 min
Marriage Allowance 💍
Who qualifies for this £252 per year tax saving? Marriage Allowance rules summarised.
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John Massey
- Feb 13
- 1 min
HMRC's Personal & Business Tax Accounts Explained
HMRC's Personal and Business Tax Accounts allow you to view and manage your tax affairs online
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John Massey
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
Are Gifts to Customers Allowable Against Tax? 🎁
Follow this guidance and you can afford to be a little more generous with your customers this year
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John Massey
- Nov 23, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
When should you register for VAT?
The VAT registration turnover threshold is £85,000, your business must register for VAT if...
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John Massey
- May 4, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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
- Sep 30, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
How to claim motor expenses if you're self-employed 🚗
Should you claim actual motoring costs (fuel, insurance, repairs etc) or claim the 45p mileage rate against your self-employed profits?
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