Spring Budget 2024: VAT threshold increased to £90,000 for SMEs

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On 6 March 2024, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Spring Budget 2024 from the House of Commons, announcing an increase to the VAT threshold and cuts to National Insurance. Nottingham chartered accountants, Clayton & Brewill, provide an overview of key measures announced. Set against the backdrop of the looming general election, the Chancellor began his […]

February 2024 newsletter: the latest updates from Clayton & Brewill

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Clayton & Brewill’s February 2024 newsletter is now available to view online. After a very busy few months at Clayton & Brewill, we’re well and truly settling into 2024 – and with the cold weather starting to thaw, it already feels like we’re hurtling towards Spring. In our latest newsletter, we look at a number […]

Making Tax Digital: remodelled and going ahead

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The start dates for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA) were confirmed by Jeremy Hunt in the Autumn Statement 2023, alongside some changes to the regime. In outline, MTD ITSA involves keeping digital records and providing quarterly updates of income and expenditure to HMRC through MTD-compatible software. There is also an end of […]

2024 planning: key tax dates and deadline

Key tax dates and deadlines

With so many dates and deadlines across the tax year, it can be easy to lose track. But missing certain deadlines could land you in hot water with HMRC. From self-assessment tax returns to ISA allowances and payment deadlines, there are several key tax dates that should play a vital role in your financial planning. […]

October 2023 newsletter: the latest news and updates from Clayton & Brewill

Clayton & Brewill’s October 2023 newsletter is now available to view online. In this issue, we look at a number of key talking points in the sector at the moment, including: Covid support payments are still on HMRC’s radar R&D single scheme uncertainty for customers Paying voluntary National Insurance contributions The High Income Child Benefit […]

Tax investigations protection: could you be next for a HMRC enquiry?

With HMRC enquiries becoming better targeted and being undertaken with an unprecedented level of details and persistence, Clayton & Brewill explains why tax investigations protection is so important for businesses. The cost of defending yourself can potentially be huge; HMRC enquiries are taking longer and the defence costs are increasing. Even when the outcome of […]

Why should R&D should be on your agenda now?

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R&D should be on businesses’ agendas now because of a backdrop of increasing HMRC scrutiny. HMRC’s dedicated compliance team has more than doubled in size in recent years. Then there’s the built-in complexity of the rules. Add to that significant change – and it’s not the time to get a claim for Research and Development […]

Tax rules for the construction sector

Tax rules for the construction sector

The construction sector has its own compliance regime – the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and the VAT domestic reverse charge (DRC). With the bar for compliance set to be raised still higher, businesses need to be confident that they are applying the rules correctly, as Clayton & Brewill explains. Why compliance rules matter The DRC […]

July 2023 newsletter: the latest news and updates from Clayton & Brewill

Clayton & Brewill’s July 2023 newsletter is now available to view online. In this issue, we look at a number of key talking points in the sector at the moment, including: What is full expensing and will it benefit your business? The latest news around Trade and Customs Why basis period reform actually does matter […]

Property VAT: the option to tax explained

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The VAT treatment of property can be challenging. Normally, supplies of land and buildings are exempt from VAT, however there are some exceptions to this. In this article, Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill explains the option to tax and the implications of this, as well as HMRC procedures for dealing with property VAT and […]