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HMRC clarifies tax on home charging of company cars

HMRC has amended guidance on the tax treatment of electric charging of company cars and vans at residential properties

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UK set for biggest tax rise in at least 50 years

The UK is on course to see its biggest tax rise in at least 50 years as a result of the freeze on personal thresholds and soaring inflation, according to analysis from The Resolution Foundation.

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1 in 4 Employers Have Seen an Increase in Staff Sickness

A new survey from Acas has found that one in four employers have seen an increase in staff being off sick compared to a year ago

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No more paper forms for VAT registration

HMRC is ending the use of paper forms to register for VAT from mid-November, pushing the service online by default

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Managing your cash flow

With increasing supplier prices and economic uncertainty, managing your business’s cash and understanding its flow are now vital tools in maintaining resilience and being able to adopt flexible strategies for success.

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VAT-registered online sellers must prove UK establishment

HMRC is clamping down on the use of high-volume addresses by online sellers to disguise their principal place of business and avoid VAT

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Small Firms looking to Autumn Statement for help with rising costs

Small firms will look to the upcoming Autumn Statement for signs that the government understands their operating concerns, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

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UK Manufacturing Climbs to 8th in World Rankings

The UK’s manufacturing sector has climbed one place to eighth in the world rankings, overtaking France in the process

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Number of cash transactions rises for first time in a decade

Data published by UK Finance has revealed that the number of payments made with cash rose for the first time in a decade in 2022.

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Going digital – The need for speed!

The trend towards paperless office solutions is rapidly increasing, whether it is to improve business efficiency or realise environmental goals.

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Check if you need to send a tax return

If you normally file a Self-Assessment tax return, you will need to send it to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for the tax year 2022 to 2023 and pay any tax you owe by 31 January 2024.

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Autumn Statement set for 22 November

The Chancellor has confirmed that the Autumn Statement is scheduled for 22 November 2023

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One-stop-shop to help businesses save money and go green

British businesses will be able to access advice and support to reduce their energy bills while cutting their carbon emissions.

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Companies urged to file accounts early to avoid penalties

If you’re due to file accounts with Companies House (CH) by the end of September, allow plenty of time before your deadline. All limited companies, whether they trade or not, must deliver annual accounts to CH each year. This includes dormant companies.

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The importance of a shareholders agreement

For limited companies, when it comes to making decisions, Company Law states shareholders who own more than 50% can pass a motion at a company meeting regardless of the views of other shareholders

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HMRC advisory fuel rates for company car users from 1 September 2023

HMRC has published the latest advisory fuel rates (AFR) for company car users, effective from 1 September 2023, increasing the rate for electric cars

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Dealing with inflation

With continuing inflation in the UK, many of us and our businesses have been put “off track” in the short to medium term.

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DVLA launches new online account for motorists

Motorists can opt for digital vehicle tax reminders rather than having to wait for a paper reminder to drop through their letter box.

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£40 million fund launched for 5G across the UK

The UK government has launched a £40 million fund to spark local digital revolutions and unlock 5G benefits across the UK.

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Tax on savers set to rocket as 2.7m exposed

Rising interest rates and frozen tax thresholds will push over one million taxpayers into paying tax on their savings this tax year

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