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Corporation Tax – reminder HMRC contact details
HMRC can be called by phone on 0300 200 3410 for help with general Corporation Tax enquiries. You will need your 10-digit Unique Tax Reference (UTR) when calling HMRC and this reference number cannot be provided over the phone.
The UTR is the
Intrastat – trading goods with EU
Intrastat declarations were historically used to collect information on the movement of goods from the UK to other EU countries and vice versa. Any business that exceeded the exemption threshold for either arrivals or dispatches of goods were obliged
VAT – discounts and free gifts
When you issue an invoice to your customer, you must ensure that you charge the correct rate of VAT. Whilst most businesses in the UK charge VAT at the standard rate of 20% there are a number of different VAT rates and exemptions that you should be
Free company information
There is a significant amount of information about companies that can be obtained from Companies House. Companies House is responsible for incorporating and dissolving limited companies, examining and storing company information and making company
UK Infrastructure Bank set-up
The UK Infrastructure Bank Bill, announced as part of the measures in the Queen’s speech, represents the final step in setting up the UK Infrastructure Bank as an operationally independent institution. The new Bank officially opened for business in
Access to cash protection increased
The new Financial Services and Markets Bill, announced as part of the Queen’s speech, will provide increased protections for those still dealing with cash. Access to cash remains vital for many people across the UK, including the more vulnerable in
Ecovis & friends helping Ukraine
Ecovis & friends support the children & young people affected by the war in Ukraine. Read more about our efforts and please donate now!
Income excluded from a property business
HMRC publishes a list of income streams that are excluded from a UK property business. The list includes fishing concerns, hotels and guest houses, tied premises, caravan sites, lodgers and tenants in your own home, extra services to tenants and
Structures and Buildings Allowances
The Structures and Buildings Allowances (SBA) allows for tax relief on qualifying capital expenditure on new non-residential structures and buildings. The relief applies to the qualifying costs of building and renovating commercial structures.
The
ISAs 2022-23
The maximum amount that can be invested in an ISA in the current (2022-23) tax year is £20,000.
ISA’s are a valuable and flexible relief and should be considered as an option for most investors.
An ISA is a tax-exempt savings account available to
When you are required to register for PAYE
There are a multitude of rules that new businesses must follow when they start employing staff for the first time. These include ensuring registering for PAYE as an employer with HMRC. This must be done before the first payday and this process must
Holiday lets occupancy check
The furnished holiday let (FHL) rules allow holiday lettings of properties that meet certain conditions to be treated as a trade for tax purposes.
In order to qualify as a furnished holiday letting, the following criteria need to be met:
The
Reminder to look out for tax credit renewal packs
HMRC is currently sending the annual tax credit renewal packs to some 2.1 million tax credit claimants and is encouraging recipients to renew their tax credits claim online. HMRC started writing to taxpayers at the end of April and expects all packs
IHT business asset relief
There are a number of reliefs available that can reduce liability to IHT if you inherit the estate of someone who had died.
Exchange of joint interests
HMRC’s internal manuals consider the reliefs available where there is an exchange of joint interests in land.
Writing off a director’s loan
An overdrawn director’s loan account is created when a director (or other close family member) ‘borrows’ money from their company.
Tax benefits of switching to electric cars
There are many benefits to encourage the use of electric cars including tax benefits to encourage the purchase of electric cars.
Builders – when you may not have to charge VAT
VAT for most work on houses and flats by builders and similar trades is charged at the standard rate of 20%, but there are exceptions…
Mortgage interest on rented property
Read more about the tax relief rules on mortgage costs for residential landlords which are restricted to the basic rate of tax.
Check which EORI number is required
The Economic Operators’ Registration and Identification System (EORI) was setup as a European Union (EU) wide initiative that helps businesses communicate with customs officials when they are importing and exporting goods.
Accountancy expenses arising out of an enquiry
HMRC’s internal manual offer some revealing insights as to the treatment of accountancy expenses arising out of an enquiry.