Tag Archive for Accounts & tax

The contractor umbrella scheme and how to choose one

Changes to IR35 legislation in 2017, also known as the Off-Payroll reforms, means that public sector hirers are now responsible for determining the IR35 status of their contractors and the Government is considering rolling out the same rules to the private sector.  It means that now, more than ever, contractors need to be fully aware
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HMRC under fire over IR35 off payroll consultation

HMRC’s consultation on IR35 is already under fire as critics accuse the government of underestimating the complexity of the task ahead and risking missing the opportunity to make the whole process more user friendly for a key sector of the UK workforce. The HMRC invite for input to a consultation on IR35 – the off
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Five steps for small businesses Making Tax Digital

There has been much criticism of the introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) and as the 1 April deadline approaches for those earning over £85,000 to start making their returns, opinion is still divided as to how it should go ahead. There are calls for some leniency in terms of deadlines. Much of this is
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Making Tax Digital exemptions deadlines are unrealistic

VAT registered individuals and businesses needing to apply for an exemption from the new digital VAT requirements- Making Tax Digital (MTD) – have little time to do so, according to the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) MTD for VAT applies to businesses with taxable turnover exceeding £85,000 but as the threshold is based on
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Growth hack: Tap Into R&D tax credits

SMEs businesses and startups across the country are missing out on a secret weapon that can broaden the base of resources to fuel growth. HMRC’s tax relief for research and development expenses, also known as the R&D tax credits, is an effort to boost business innovation and intellectual property across the country. The tax relief
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VAT action businesses should take now before a no deal Brexit

Following latest ‘no-deal’ Brexit VAT guidance from HMRC UK businesses should act now to avoid missing VAT refunds, according to RSM accountants. With the UK’s withdrawal from the EU just around the corner and a no-deal Brexit very much still a possibility, Andy Ilsle, indirect tax partner and George Bull, senior tax partner at accountants
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HMRC employment status test tool not working properly

HMRC has conceded that its controversial Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool has still not undergone any formal testing to produce detailed evidence of its accuracy claims since its release almost two years ago, despite repeated claims from HMRC and the Treasury that the tool is under continual review. HMRC also confessed that not
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