Self-employed taxpayers due to make a payment on account can automatically defer the payment until 31 January 2021, it has been confirmed. Continue reading
Category Archives: VAT
IR35: Off-payroll working rules to go ahead in April 2021
Major changes to the off-payroll working rules will go ahead in April 2021, it has been confirmed. Continue reading
COVID-19: The key dates for your tax diary
There are a number of Government support measures to help businesses through the coronavirus pandemic, as well as various business tax obligations being deferred. However, it can be difficult to keep track of all of the dates, deadlines and requirements, with many being amended, delayed or deferred over the past few months. Continue reading
Can I save money by leasing a car through my company?
Is it cheaper to lease a car through a limited company? It’s a question we’re often asked, but the answer isn’t quite so straightforward. Continue reading
VAT reverse charge for the construction industry postponed until March 2021
The Government has officially announced that the introduction of the domestic VAT reverse charge for the construction industry has been delayed until 1 March 2021 because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Zero-rate of VAT applied to sales of PPE from today
The tax on personal protective equipment purchased by care homes, businesses, charities and individuals will be cut from today, it has been announced. Continue reading
Businesses who defer VAT payments should continue to file returns as usual, says HMRC
Businesses who have deferred VAT payments until the end of June 2020 should continue to file Making Tax Digital (MTD) returns as normal, the regulator has confirmed. Continue reading
Deferring VAT – HMRC confirms businesses should cancel VAT direct debits
Following the Government’s announcement that businesses will be able to defer VAT payments for the period from April – June, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has now confirmed that businesses should cancel direct debits for VAT if they want to utilise the deferment offer. Continue reading
SMEs urged to go digital: £15.3 billion could be added to the UK economy
A recent study suggests that the UK economy could benefit by up to £15.3 billion if SMEs introduce the use of digital technology, tools and connectivity within their organisation. Continue reading
The VAT treatment of PCP agreements for commercial vehicles
When considering the purchase a commercial vehicle, there are many decisions to make, including whether an HP agreement or a personal contract purchase (PCP) agreement is more suitable, but what are the VAT implications of a PCP agreement? Continue reading