Author Archive Vale & West

Concerned about Capital Gains Tax changes? Here’s what you need to know.

May 8, 2024 Comments Off on Concerned about Capital Gains Tax changes? Here’s what you need to know. By Vale & West

The start of the 2024/25 financial year saw the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Annual Exempt Amount fall to a historic low of £3,000, down from £6,000 the previous year.

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Changing your VAT details? Remain vigilant over latest fraud activity

May 7, 2024 Comments Off on Changing your VAT details? Remain vigilant over latest fraud activity By Vale & West

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning to businesses over fraudulent attempts to access VAT repayments via postal form VAT484.

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Is it time to scale up your start-up?

May 2, 2024 Comments Off on Is it time to scale up your start-up? By Vale & West

Scaling your start-up is a crucial decision for business owners, as it can directly impact the business’s long-term success.

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Everything you need to know about Patent Box

May 1, 2024 Comments Off on Everything you need to know about Patent Box By Vale & West

One of the main ways that the Government encourages the use and commercialisation of innovative intellectual property is through tax relief.

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The most common VAT filing mistakes – and why MTD is the solution!

April 30, 2024 Comments Off on The most common VAT filing mistakes – and why MTD is the solution! By Vale & West

If your business has a turnover of £90,000 or more and sells products or services subject to VAT, then you must register to pay it and file a return to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) – at least once every three months.

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How your business can benefit from using Management Accounts

April 25, 2024 Comments Off on How your business can benefit from using Management Accounts By Vale & West

Management Accounts consist of regularly updated reports for both internal managers and external stakeholders or investors.

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HMRC has clarified tax rules on commuting for hybrid and remote workers

April 24, 2024 Comments Off on HMRC has clarified tax rules on commuting for hybrid and remote workers By Vale & West

In a recent statement, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has clarified travel from an employee’s home to their base office under a hybrid working arrangement does not qualify for tax relief.

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Ahead of the 6 July deadline, remember that P11D rules are changing

April 23, 2024 Comments Off on Ahead of the 6 July deadline, remember that P11D rules are changing By Vale & West

If you choose to offer certain benefits to your employees, then you may incur additional Class 1 National Insurance (NI) liabilities which must be reported to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

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Why are business plans so important?

April 18, 2024 Comments Off on Why are business plans so important? By Vale & West

Many believe that business plans are only necessary for start-ups and new enterprises.

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Making MTD for ITSA easier for landlords

April 17, 2024 Comments Off on Making MTD for ITSA easier for landlords By Vale & West

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) represents a significant shift in how individuals, including landlords, must report their income and manage their tax affairs.

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