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When can you recover VAT on a car purchase
Reclaiming VAT on company cars isn’t as simple as it sounds. Generally, businesses can’t recover VAT unless the car is used exclusively for business purposes. But there are
Read MoreNew online tax tools for the self-employed
Navigating tax obligations can be daunting for small business owners and sole traders. To make life easier, HMRC has introduced new interactive tools, including a Sole Trader Setup
Read MoreSpreading tax payments by using Time to Pay
Can’t pay your tax bill in full by 31 January 2025? HMRC’s online Time to Pay system lets self-assessment taxpayers spread the cost over monthly instalments. With plans available
Read MoreClaiming Child Benefits online
Over one million parents have now claimed Child Benefit online or via the HMRC app, with 87% of new claims using this speedy service. If you’ve recently had a baby or a child joins
Read MoreWhy Protecting Intellectual Property is Important
Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary works, designs, brand names, and artistic outputs. Whether you are a business owner,
Read MoreGovernment Forces Water Companies to Double Compensation
The UK government has announced significant reforms to enhance compensation for customers affected by water service failures. Under new regulations, water companies will be
Read MoreJust because an employee is a lawful resident of the UK does not give them the right to work
A restaurant in Middlesborough recently challenged a civil penalty notice of £15,000 issued by the Secretary of State for the Home Department under Section 15 of the Immigration
Read MoreCould you claim R&D relief?
From April 2024, UK businesses can access enhanced R&D tax relief through the merged RDEC and new ERIS schemes. With generous deductions and credits for R&D-intensive
Read MoreAre you eligible to claim the Marriage Allowance?
Could you save up to £1,260 in tax this year? If one of you earns less than £12,570, the Marriage Allowance lets couples transfer unused personal allowances. Don’t miss out on this
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