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Director’s Expenses: What Can Your Company Pay – and What Happens If You Get It Wrong?
Limited company directors often pay business costs personally and then reclaim them from the company. That is perfectly normal. But problems arise when business expenses and personal expenses become mixed together. A train ticket to visit a client is very different from a new suit for meetings or a personal hotel stay. The important thing is to understand what qualifies as a genuine director’s expense, what does not, and what to do if the company has accidentally paid somethi
Oct 146 min read


Business Gifts: What Limited Company Owners Need to Know
Business gifts are a common area of confusion for limited company owners. You may want to send a thank-you gift to a customer, give samples to potential buyers, provide small branded items, or give a gift to a member of staff. But the tax treatment depends on who receives the gift, what the gift is, why it is being given, and whether VAT has been claimed. The starting point is simple: Most business gifts are treated like business entertaining, which means they are not normall
Aug 227 min read


The Right to Manage: Empowering Flat Owners Through a Limited Company
In recent years, many flat owners have taken a more hands-on approach to managing their properties by setting up a Right to Manage (RTM)...
Aug 28, 20243 min read


Are employee parties tax-free?
If the rules around social functions are followed, staff events like your end-of-year party, or your summer barbecue are tax-deductible...
Nov 22, 20233 min read


Your Q3 2023 deadlines for the diary
We’re always here to keep you up to date with the latest accounting, tax and compliance deadlines. Here are the forthcoming deadlines and...
Aug 3, 20232 min read


Spreading your tax costs with Time To Pay
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) expects you to pay your taxes on time. But if you’re finding it difficult to pay in full, HMRC can be...
Aug 1, 20232 min read


Back to Tax Basics: How capital allowances reduce your tax bill
Generally speaking, the business expenses you incur are allowable against your profits. But when it comes to fixed asset purchases...
Nov 12, 20213 min read


The value of cashflow forecasting during a crisis.
Projecting your cashflow pipeline forwards during a crisis is vital. To be able to navigate the future path of your cashflow, you need to...
Oct 26, 20212 min read


The impact of the new National Insurance changes.
You’ll no doubt have seen the news of a rise in both employees’ and employers’ National Insurance contributions (NICs). It’s been a...
Oct 7, 20213 min read


Tax on gifts to employees & directors
Giving gifts to your employees can be a great way to increase engagement and raise the overall morale of your team. But how much can you...
Oct 1, 20212 min read


Difference between cash and accrual accounting
Do you prefer cash accounting or accrual accounting? We can help you figure out what’s best for your business. #SmallBusiness #cashflow...
Oct 1, 20213 min read


Can I claim a research and development allowance?
Carrying out research and development (R&D) can be an expensive part of developing your product/service and growing your business. So,...
Sep 30, 20213 min read


Record Keeping – How long must records be retained for: Corporation tax
When to retain records to Companies and unincorporated associations that may be required to make a company tax return must retain their...
Aug 16, 20212 min read
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