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New tax measures
Tax Adviser at RPGCC Tim Humphries briefs us on the new tax measures announced affecting privately owned businesses.
Missing HRP?
Do you have missing HRP? Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) reduced the number of years that a person in receipt of child benefit needed in order to qualify for a full state pension. Some may have missing HRP from their National Insurance record.
VAT on UK Land and Property
The subject of VAT on UK Land and Property, is a complex one and VAT rates on land and property are often incorrectly applied. We asked our VAT Partner, Kelly Eland to explain it to us in just a few minutes.
HMRC tax enquiry
A HMRC tax enquiry is never something to be taken lightly — no matter what your company does, or whatever your tax status, staying on the right side of HMRC is always advised.
Property portfolios and VAT
Our VAT Partner, Kelly Eland takes a look at mixed-use property portfolios and VAT and the importance of meeting the 7 August filing deadline for the 30 June 2023 period.
New employee, what do you need to do?
When taking on a new employee you will need to obtain certain information from them in order to set them up on the payroll correctly and to determine the correct tax code to use.
Underpaid State Pension
Could you be at risk from underpaid state pension? If you were entitled to HRP between 1978 and 2010, it is strongly advised that you review your National Insurance record.
New Business Challenges
What are the new business challenges? Setting up a new business is not a project for the faint of heart let’s look at a few of the roadblocks you are likely to encounter on your new business journey.
July filing deadlines
There are a number of July filing deadlines approaching. These dates are when taxpayers must undertake certain tasks, such as filing returns and paying tax, by certain dates.
Self-assessment PAYE threshold
HMRC has revealed that the self-assessment PAYE threshold for taxpayers will increase from £100,000 to £150,000 for the 2023/24 tax year.
HMRC tax return helpline closes
Any taxpayer hoping to contact the HMRC tax return helpline for help with their self-assessment tax return will now have to use digital services, this is until 4 September 2023.
Company diesel car
You must use the correct key letter in order to let HMRC know if a company car is a petrol or diesel car. For company diesel cars you must state whether or not the 4% diesel car supplement applies.
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