Many employers have a social event for employees around the Christmas period. This may take the form of a Christmas party or dinner or another social event, such as wreath-making and cocktails. When planning the event, it is important to…
When a landlord buys a new property to let out, they may need to undertake some work prior to the first let, particularly if the property is tired or in need of updating. The extent to which relief will be…
Legislation has been published in draft for inclusion in the Finance Bill which will bring unused pension pots within the charge to inheritance tax from 6 April 2027. In light of this change, pension savers may be considering withdrawing pension…
A Simple Assessment is used for taxpayers with very straightforward tax affairs. A taxpayer may receive a Simple Assessment letter from HMRC if they owe income tax that cannot be taken out of their income automatically, they owe HMRC more…
Personal and family companies often make loans to directors. However, there can be tax and National Insurance implications of doing so. Where the loan remains outstanding nine months and one day after the end of the accounting period in which…
Although many companies are facing difficult times, some have managed to accumulate a sizeable amount of cash in their business’s current account. Leaving this cash where it is brings with it the impact of inflation eroding the amount, together with…
There are many possible situations in which a person may make a loan to a family member, for example, a parent may lend money to an adult child to provide them with a deposit for a property. Where the parent…
The hot weather often brings thoughts of holidays, but for those in business, work is always on the mind. So, what is the tax position if you combine business with pleasure by visiting a supplier in the area where you…
As the 2024/25 tax year has now come to an end, individuals who need to file a Self Assessment tax return for that year can now do so. Although the return does not have to be filed online until 31…
Partnerships are the only business entities that can be formed by oral agreement, created automatically when two or more persons engage in a business ‘with a view’ (to making) ’a profit’. ‘Persons’ include artificial persons as well as individuals and…
