The 3 March Budget provided an immediate sweetener for businesses in the form of a temporary extension to carry back of trading losses, plus, for companies only, a temporary super-deduction for investment in plant and…
Covid-19 relief measures extended again
The latest, and hopefully last, lockdown is not due to be completely lifted until at least 21 June, so it was no surprise to see Covid-19 relief measures extended in the Budget on 3 March.…
The Spring 2021 Budget – still some surprises
A quiet turning of the tax screw. Just before the Budget arrived on 3 March, it seemed as if the Chancellor would have nothing to say that was not already public knowledge. However, while some…
Get Ready for 2021-2022
Taking some time to start planning for the 2021/22 tax year might be worth the effort. While there is often a focus on planning for the end of the tax year, much less attention is…
CIS: VAT Reverse Charge: Rules from March 2021
The VAT domestic reverse charge will finally apply to most supplies of building and construction services from 1 March 2021. The rules, whose implementation have been postponed twice, cover standard and reduced rate VAT supplies…
Navigating VAT in a post Brexit world
Many businesses are struggling with the VAT regime in place since Brexit, especially when it comes to exporting goods to the EU. We address some of the common misunderstandings. Exporting goods Provided you have proof…
Update on Covid-19 support for businesses
More support is available to help businesses in this latest lockdown, expected to last until at least 8 March. Keep up to date with, and claim, any support that your business is entitled to so…
Is A Wealth Tax A Viable Option for The Chancellor?
The Wealth Tax Commission, an independent body of tax experts, has set out the framework for a one-off wealth tax. Will the Chancellor be tempted to adopt this? In his November [2020] statement, in which…
Self-assessment: last minute filing
I'm sitting here musing about the number of calls I'm still taking from (potential) clients regarding taking them on for this year's self-assessment submissions. It's got me thinking. Why do some people leave this to…
Lockdown 3.0 – What To Expect
As the third Covid-19 lockdown took effect on 5 January 2021, the Chancellor announced a further £4.6 billion in grants to the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. This new round of support follows extensions to…