Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Articles, news and advice on Tax & VAT issues for UK small businesses.
News
Taxing online sales and home deliveries seen as one way to right the scales in favour of independent retailers stuck with paying high business rates
Accounting
Any employee can claim up to £125 annually through the Government's working from home tax relief. Here's how to apply for it and how to calculate what's owed to you
Accounting
What is the most tax efficient way to buy a vehicle as a sole trader? Jamie Wooldridge of Mercer & Hole shares his view
Accounting
Should I buy a commercial vehicle (e.g. van) rather than a car for tax purposes?
News
Dozens of names in the arts propose that a tax is placed on devices to support the creative content consumed on them. What do you think?
Tax
Businesses that employ staff have an obligation to collect and pay taxes to HMRC in relation to that employment, as Emma Twynholm explains
Tax
Joanne McLaughlin of Hillier Hopkins explains what taxes your business will have to pay on its trading activities
Tax
Confused about VAT? Here are the rates along with some examples of the products and services included within them
News
As part of its latest Konzept edition, Deutsche Bank has suggested introducing a 5 per cent tax on employees working from home
News
The New West End Company is calling for the government to extend tax-free shopping to EU member states after the transition period
Accounting
Can I claim VAT on Taxi fares? None of the receipts show VAT. What other small business expenses can I claim VAT on?
Accounting
Here are some top tips from Emily Coltman to help you brush up your bookkeeping and get your business set for fresh new growth in the months ahead.
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