VAT, self assessment and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
In addition to the briefing we shared last week, we wanted to provide you with an update on further measures that have been announced by the government to support businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. The latest measures include deferring VAT and self assessment payments for six months and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. VAT The deferral… View Article
Changes to Capital Gains Tax on property
For those thinking about disposing of property, there are a number of important tax changes on the horizon to be aware of. Nottingham Chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill highlights some of the key changes to Capital Gains Tax on property, including those being made to the final period exemption, lettings relief, and the way in… View Article
Self Assessment deadlines: key dates to be aware of
With key dates for Self Assessments coming up fast, Nottingham chartered accountants, Clayton and Brewill, highlights some important deadlines you need to be aware of and explains why it’s a good idea to get your tax return done sooner rather than later. For those who are self employed, a Self Assessment is the process by… View Article
Non-Contentious Probate Fees Order scrapped
Despite insisting that plans to introduce a new probate fees structure would go ahead next year, the Ministry of Justice announced today that the Non-Contentious Probate Fees Order has been scrapped. In this article, Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton and Brewill explains these recent developments. As we explained in an article earlier this month, the Non-Contentious… View Article
Domestic reverse charge delay explained
The government has announced that it will delay the implementation of the domestic reverse charge until October 2020, citing industry concerns and Brexit as key reasons behind the postponement. Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill explains what you need to know about the reverse charge and why it has been delayed. The delay HMRC has… View Article
Claiming capital allowances
Getting tax relief on a claim for capital allowances is not always plain sailing. This was recently highlighted at a tax tribunal, where a taxpayer faced the possibility of forfeiting tax relief on 80% of his expenditure. Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill explains more about this particular case and the recent changes around capital… View Article
Tax investigations protection – why it’s important you’re covered
With HMRC enquiry activity being more focused and targeted than ever before, tax investigations are on the increase. In 2017-18 alone, HRMC collected £30.3 billion through compliance activity. Nottingham chartered accountants, Clayton & Brewill explains more about tax investigations and why it’s important to ensure you have tax investigations protection in place. Tax investigations and… View Article
How to sign up to Making Tax Digital for VAT
Most businesses with a taxable turnover over £85,000 are required to comply with new HMRC Making Tax Digital requirements for VAT. Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill provides details of how to sign up to Making Tax Digital for VAT. If your business has a taxable turnover over £85,000 it is highly likely that you… View Article
Construction Services Domestic Reverse Charge: New VAT rules for building and construction services
From 1 October 2019, the Construction Services Domestic Reverse Charge (CSDRC) will be introduced by HMRC, in a bid to tackle VAT fraud in the construction industry. Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill explains what you need to know about the reverse charge measure. The new measure will mean that a person supplying certain construction industry… View Article
Spring Statement 2019
On 13 March 2019, Chancellor Philip Hammond presented his Spring Statement. Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill provides a brief review of the Statement, along with some changes that are coming into effect in the near future. Unsurprisingly, the Spring Statement 2019 didn’t really reveal anything that we didn’t already know. The Chancellor pledged last… View Article