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HMRC investigations 101 “You better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I’m telling you why – the taxman’s going to take you to town”. Apologies – after years in accountancy, I’ve [...]

HMRC is watching you   Many fear the reach HMRC’s supercomputer, Connect. Capable of linking together seemingly unrelated pieces of information, this software scours taxpayers’ previous tax [...]

Company car tax for employees – how going electric can reduce the tax they pay   For as long as any of us can seem to remember, the company car has been under fire from both the government [...]

The Ins and Outs of Trading Allowances Only HMRC can make a £1,000 tax free allowance for sole traders a complicated affair. Since their introduction last year, we have received many emails and [...]

IR35 – another HMRC court thumping A public-sector IT contractor has beaten HM Revenue and Customs in court, successfully appealing HMRC’s demand to pay £26,000 back in tax. This follows another [...]

Contractors’ clients under IR35 spotlight IR35 is in the news again with a proposed reform of the infamous legislation threatening to expose companies that are “avoiding” paying the right amount [...]

HMRC lose another IR35 case The IR35 debacle rolls on as HMRC lose another case in the First Tier Tribunal (that’s the lowest court which decides on disputes between HRMC and taxpayers). And they [...]

What can I claim tax-free on my P11D? If you offer taxable benefits in kind to your employees, you’ll need to file a P11D form for each member of staff or director receiving a benefit in kind. [...]

The marriage tax allowance explained Marrying or entering a civil partnership with the person you love doesn’t just bring a bright and happy future together. It also confers a financial benefit [...]

Do it in-house or outsource? The pros and cons In business, there are lots of things you have to do. Some are exciting – like making sales, looking after clients, finding new suppliers – and [...]