Should small businesses still use the VAT flat rate scheme?

The VAT Flat Rate scheme was introduced in 2002 to simplify VAT reporting for small traders, reducing the time taken to calculate VAT and prepare returns compared to normal VAT accounting. The thresholds for using (£150,000 pa) and exiting the scheme (£230,000 pa)...

How do I give my accountant authority to deal with HMRC?

You’re ready to say goodbye to the burden of doing your own business taxes. We’re here to make your life easier and give you back the hours spent on financial admin. However, before we can do that, you’ll need to officially authorise your accountant or us as your VAT...

Should employees reimburse their employer for private fuel?

Should employees reimburse their employer for private fuel? The table below sets out the HMRC advisory fuel rates that apply from 1 June 2023. These are published quarterly these days due to the volatility in petrol and diesel prices in recent years. Where the...

What should I do to save tax in 2023?

At this time of year we think about New Year’s resolutions. It is also a good time to start planning your tax affairs and see where you can save tax in 2023 before the end of the tax year on 5th April. An obvious tax planning point would be to maximise your ISA...

Input tax reclaims on Road Fuel

Through our VAT review services we come across many common errors. One in particular relates to input tax reclaims on road fuel. We have put together the following guidance to help clear up common misconceptions and errors. Reclaiming VAT on business fuel costs There...

Making Tax Digital Update – Income Tax

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT has been with us since April 2019, with the extension to all VAT registered businesses from April 2022. The next roll-out will be the introduction of MTD for income tax which is scheduled to start in April 2024. The obligation to keep...