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Cash basis reform: potential turnover threshold changes

May 12, 2023Capital Gains Tax, self-assessment, Self-Employed, VATLeave a commentadmin

With basis period reform now underway, HMRC is looking at further tax simplification for sole traders and partnerships by increasing the cash basis turnover threshold. The cash basis scheme removes complexities such as accruals and…

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New points-based penalties for late VAT returns

March 24, 2023VATLeave a commentadmin

A new points-based penalty applies to late VAT returns for VAT periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023. The first monthly return to be affected was the one due by 7 March 2023, with…

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The marshmallow paradox – VAT or no VAT?

November 29, 2022Marshmallow, Tax, VATLeave a commentadmin

The biggest marshmallows are in fact VAT free. The intricacies of VAT continue to delight or inflame, with marshmallows the latest food product to come under the spotlight. The outcome of a recent First-Tier Tribunal…

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Making Tax Digital: avoiding VAT penalties

October 12, 2022Making Tax Digital, MTD, Tax, VATLeave a commentadmin

From 1 November 2022, VAT-registered businesses that do not yet comply with the Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements will face penalties. Businesses should also be aware of the new VAT penalty regime being introduced from…

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Getting in touch: HMRC’s new email facility

September 16, 2022PAYE, Stamp Duty, Tax, VAT, Wills & ProbateLeave a commentadmin

Although there is no general facility to contact HMRC by email, it is slowly moving into the 21st century by providing the option to receive an email response. But of course, this comes with a…

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Are you on top of Making Tax Digital’s latest developments?

July 6, 2022Making Tax Digital, MTD, National Insurance Contributions, self-assessment, Self-Employed, VATLeave a commentadmin

The widening scope of Making Tax Digital (MTD) is highlighting several issues, including the limited availability of the MTD for income tax pilot scheme, and low awareness of the recent expansion of MTD for VAT…

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Zero rated food confusion

May 23, 2022Tax, VATLeave a commentadmin

The distinction between zero-rated food and standard VAT confectionery is a crucial, and complex, one – not helped by what may appear to be apparently arbitrary rulings. Despite its predecessor losing a notorious ruling over…

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Import VAT confusion continues

November 25, 2021VATLeave a commentadmin

The system of postponed VAT accounting for import VAT has been up and running since the start of the year, but there is still a lot of confusion. You may be experiencing some of these…

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New VAT penalties regime on the horizon

October 1, 2021VATLeave a commentadmin

The existing penalty regime for VAT returns has the advantage of simplicity, but it’s something of a blunt instrument. The new system coming in for return periods beginning on or after 1 April 2022 will…

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HMRC’s April interest rate cut

May 12, 2021Benefits, Employment Tax, Self-Employed, Tax, VATLeave a commentadmin

HMRC’s official rate of interest has been cut from 2.25% to 2% from 6 April 2021. This will affect any directors or employees who have a beneficial loan from their employer, as well as directors…

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