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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
If you are a small business, or landlord listen up! Making Tax Digital for Income Tax comes into effect from April 2026 so it's really...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
3 min read


Year End Checklist ✔
Good monthly processes and some up front preparation are the formula for successful accounts and tax Is your business year end coming up?...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
4 min read


Loss relief for new businesses
If you became self employed in 2020 or 2021, it’s likely that you weren’t eligible for any government grant, probably realised a loss...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
2 min read


VAT Invoices
What is a valid VAT invoice or reciept? Don't get caught out with the wrong paperwork. HMRC will only accept claims for input VAT when...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
1 min read


VAT and Charging Electric Vehicles
Confused on when VAT can be reclaimed for charging an electric car for business purposes? You're not alone. HMRC have recently tried to...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
1 min read


Reduced VAT for Hospitality & Leisure
5% extended to 30 September, 12.5% from October until 31 March 2022. Does your business benefit? To help the hospitality and leisure...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
2 min read


Tax allowances frozen until April 2026
Tax allowances for income, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and more have been frozen until April 2026 to help meet some of the cost of...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
3 min read


Losses? The enhanced carry back could net you a tax refund
Take advantage of the enhanced carry back of losses Many businesses have suffered losses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and where...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
3 min read


Gift Aid
Beware if your income falls - HMRC could seek to recover the tax from you Where a Gift Aid declaration is made, the recipient charity can...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
2 min read


Can I claim for food and drink while travelling?
A super decision tree from FreeAgent The information contained within in this article is provided for informational purposes only and is...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
1 min read


Made a mistake on your tax return?
You made it and filed your self-assessment return for 2019/20 by 31st January 2021. However, having felt pleased with yourself, you...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
3 min read


High Income Child Benefit Tax Charge
You may have to pay additional tax if you receive child benefit and have income over £50,000 You are entitled to child benefit if you...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
2 min read


Does the taxman need to know about your side-hustle?
Hint: almost definitely yes! When does that hobby turn into a business? That side-line become taxable? 'Trade' Trading profits are...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
2 min read


Self Assessment 101
What is it? Who has to do it? How do I go about it? Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) collects income tax from individuals via...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
2 min read


Small business - MTD is coming
Most small business will need to keep digital records in order to comply with MTD by April 2023
Jane Wu LLB ACA
2 min read


Ways you might have paid too much tax
Overpaying tax happens more than you might think. Here are some of the ways it might have happened to you. Leaving a job part way...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
4 min read


Starting a Business?
Thinking about working for yourself? Looking to turn a hobby or passion into an income? Is the time right to turn that great idea into a...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
4 min read


The lowdown on VAT
What you need to know about VAT VAT or 'Value Added Tax' is a Sales Tax. That is, it's applied to goods and services at the point of...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
3 min read


Sole Trader vs Limited Company
What are the key differences between a Limited Company and a Sole Trader or Freelancer? If you are starting up a new business, this is...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
3 min read


Can I claim for my clothing?
Another great decision tree from FreeAgent The information contained within in this article is provided for informational purposes only...
Jane Wu LLB ACA
1 min read
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