Monthly Focus
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MONTHLY FOCUS – EMPLOYER COMPLIANCE REVIEWS
HMRC carries out employer compliance reviews to ensure that employers and contactors are meeting their obligations in relation to PAYE and NI contributions. If a business receives notice that it is to undergo one of these, what can it expect?
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MONTHLY FOCUS: PLANNING FOR THE END OF THE FHL REGIME
If you let holiday accommodation, you are probably aware that the tax advantages for "furnished holiday lettings" (FHLs) are going to end in April 2025. This Monthly Focus covers all of the transitional rules and explains the tax consequences concisely. It also details a number of planning ideas you can consider using to mitigate the impact on your own position as an FHL landlord.
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MONTHLY FOCUS: COMMENCEMENT AND FORMING A VAT GROUP
VAT is complex. However, there are particular considerations in certain business situations. What special rules apply on commencement of a business, and when forming a VAT group?
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MONTHLY FOCUS: USEFUL VAT SCHEMES FOR BUILDERS
VAT reporting can be an administrative headache, especially for smaller businesses. However, there are a number of schemes that can help to simplify things. In this Monthly Focus, we look at these in the context of businesses in the construction industry.
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MONTHLY FOCUS: PROVIDING TAX-FREE BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES
Providing benefits that are exempt from income tax is a great way to reward employees in a tax-efficient way. Which benefits qualify for tax-free treatment?
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MONTHLY FOCUS: SECONDARY INCOMES
In 2023 it was revealed that HMRC would enjoy new data-sharing information from online selling platforms from 1 January 2024, including eBay, Etsy, etc. This led to media speculation that innocent people selling second-hand items would soon be hearing from a tax inspector. In this monthly focus, we look at the tax consequences of starting a small trade, or taking a second job.
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