We’d like to draw your attention to a Tax Relief, R&D Tax Relief. R&D Tax Relief was introduced by the government to support and incentivise innovation amongst small and medium sized UK businesses. Qualifying businesses can make an R&D Tax Relief claim up...
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Tax Effective Giving Benefits Everyone (Video)
Are you looking to make a difference while maximising your financial benefits? Tax effective giving is more than just a charitable act; it's a smart way to give back that can offer significant financial advantages. With tax effective giving, you can experience the joy...
Tax Relief for Donations to Charity: Understanding Tax Benefits
Are you aware that your charitable giving could have a significant impact on your tax situation? Charitable giving and taxes may seem like distant concepts, but they're closely related in the world of finance. Introducing tax relief for donations to charity. Tax...
How to Approach Tax Planning for 2024: Tax Expert Tips (Video)
Planning and budgeting for your tax return is something we highly recommend to all our clients. Firstly, it brings a feeling of safety. Then it also lessens your anxiety as a business owner and allows for clarity in decision-making. But if you're not sure how to...
Managing your tax: Overview of Tax Planning
Moreover, we begin by visualizing the staggering amount collected by the government in taxes every minute. This serves as a reminder of the significant financial contribution businesses and individuals make to the system. Importance of Tax Planning...
What is Fiscal Drag? (Video)
Tax bill creeping up even when your income hasn't increased? Then you're certainly experiencing something called fiscal drag. We're here to break it down for you in plain English, without all the confusing financial jargon, so that you can loosen up those facial...
Can’t Pay Taxes? Expert Tips on What to Do
The deadline for filing your taxes was 31st January 2023. And I’m sure you have filed them already. But now comes the time when you start worrying about having to pay the tax authorities what you owe. What if you can’t pay taxes right away? It’s not the best feeling...
Tax Obligations for CICs: A Brief Overview
Community Interest Companies (CICs) are a special type of company in the UK. They have a primary goal of benefiting the community or pursuing social objectives. Their involvement in the communities goes anywhere from arts engagement or enhancing technological literacy...
High Income Child Benefit Charge Explained
If you're a parent in the UK, you might be familiar with Child Benefit. It’s a helpful allowance provided to those responsible for raising a child. However, something called the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) goes hand in hand with it. Financial aid but...
Agents and VAT: A Sneak Peek into the World of Taxation
Are you drowning in a sea of VAT confusion? Worry not, for we've got a sneak peek into the intriguing world of Value Added Tax (VAT), more specifically agents and VAT. To cover the basics, let’s first look at VAT and what it stands for. What is VAT? Don't let your...
2024 Tax Policy Changes for the Gig Economy
Are you part of the digital gig economy? Do you work on Upwork or Fiverr? Maybe you host on AirBnB. Major tax policy changes are underway in this segment. And I’m here to let you know exactly what so that you are prepared. Watch this video about the upcoming tax...
Procrastination with Tax Return: How to End It
Tax season can be a source of stress. But it doesn't have to be this way. In this vlog, I'll share some useful tips for ending procrastination with tax return. Tax return deadline For the tax year of 2022/23, it’s January 21, 2024. So, even if you’ve been...
Understanding UK Social Enterprise
In recent years, social enterprise has gained significant traction in the UK. Additionally Understanding UK Social Enterprise is step forward. Moreover this is a powerful business model combining profit-making with social impact. Social Enterprises address social...
Completing your self employed tax return 21-22
Completing your self employed tax return 21-22 can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. This video, part 2 of 2, follows on from last week. The process is broken down, so you can ensure that you're getting the most out of your tax return. Whether you're a first...
How to complete Forms SS-4 and 8832
Are you are a single member (shareholder) company completing a W-BEN-E form? If yes, this vlog is for you as I show you How to complete Forms SS-4 and 8832 . What's the W-8BEN-E form ? Good question. The W-8BEN-E form is is a document that Helps US companies do...
Money Saving tips
Learn more about five Money Saving tips. Quick wins, straightforward to implement and access. Learn more your tax entitlements and generate funds Marriage allowance Married or civil partnership, it’s all about the love, but also some tax savings to be had. You can...
Preparing your tax return
Preparing your tax return is a must for millions of taxpayers. Moreover, do you know why? In this video I'm going to Firstly show you who needs to complete a personal tax return Secondly, the key information that you need to include, Thirdly, some costs you can claim...
Claiming Carers Allowance
Claiming Carers Allowance is this week’s vlog. Furthermore, you may ask why. It’s a sad fact that nearly £1.3 billion worth of unclaimed carer's allowance in the United Kingdom. That’s almost 400,000 people who care for friends or relatives who are are missing out...
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS))
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) was introduced in 1971 to combat serious tax evasion in the industry. The CIS scheme has rules as to how contractors should make payments to sub-contractors. What are contractors? Contractors typically provide agreed services...
Tax avoidance and tax evasion
Understanding the differences between tax avoidance and tax evasion, is an essential piece of knowledge for all taxpayers, whether you are an individual or whether you are a business. Tax avoidance and evasion is typical and headline news. Jimmy Carr, Gary Barlow, Ken...
Claiming VAT on cars
Claiming VAT on cars is the title of this week’s video. So if you’re buying a car, it can be difficult to know what the rules are around VAT. Moreover, can you reclaim the VAT ? Above all are you struggling to recover VAT on your car purchase? If you’re like most...
What is VAT – Easy introduction
What is VAT ? VAT, or very awkward tax as I like to call it confuses and scares many business owners. Above all, Fear not! I'm going to talk to you about what VAT is, how it affects your business, and enlighten with how the VAT system works. This is part 1 of a...
Tax relief when working from home
If you have not been able to go to work because of COVID, you can claim tax relief for working from home and get some extra cash. In this blog-vlog I will explain: How the tax relief works for employees working at home Who qualifies and how you can check How you claim...
Self assessment payments on account
Calling UK taxpayers, be aware of the self-assessment payments on account. If you are not prepared, then this will a nasty shock to your bank balance. As well as your stress levels! I have got you covered. I'm going to talk about: What the payment on account is How...