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14th April 2023 Residential Property Finance Cost Relief

It’s commonly known that, following changes introduced gradually from 2017/18, the method by which finance interest is relieved has changed dramatically. No longer can interest be deducted in full when calculating rental profits; instead, relief is provided by way of a 20% tax reducer.   With the recent increases in loan interest rates and the…

mm Shamus Chaplin
13th April 2023 Purchasing A Car Through A Limited Company

In light of the increase to corporation tax rates, effective 1 April 2023, you may be considering how to reduce your corporation tax liabilities. One option is purchasing a car through your limited company – the key points to consider in your decision are as follows.   Investment allowances on purchases of motor cars: First…

mm Whitings LLP
12th April 2023 We Have Moved!

We have moved! We are excited to announce the recent move of our March office to Fenland House on Hostmoor Avenue in March.   Working closer with our colleagues from Wisbech and Ramsey, we have created a central Fenland Hub providing high quality services to existing and prospective clients in the region.   The Old…

mm Ben Beech
11th April 2023 VAT DIY Housebuilders Scheme: Deadline to be extended

Are you building a new home in which you will live?   Perhaps converting an existing building into a home?   You may be able to get the VAT back – you don’t even need to be VAT registered!   When you purchase a brand new house from a property developer you will not be…

mm Richard Alecock
9th April 2023 R&D tax relief : HMRC enquiries are on the rise

As HMRC have experienced an increase in the number of SME Research & Development (R&D) tax relief claims being made by companies, so have they witnessed a number of fraudulent claims being made. To tackle this abuse, HMRC have established a tax credit compliance team to deal with R&D enquiries.   If a company receives…

mm Sarah Lockhart-White
8th April 2023 Agricultural Subsidies – Key Dates

As the online application process for the 2023 Basic Payment Scheme opens tomorrow, and the application process for Countryside Stewardship (Higher Tier) is already open, please find a summary of the key dates for agricultural subsidies below. Basic Payment Scheme: 14th March 2023 – applications open 15th May 2023 – applications close 9th June 2023…

mm Louise Bassett
6th April 2023 Easter Opening Times

Our offices are now closed for the Easter break and will re-open on Tuesday 11th April 2023. We hope that you all have a wonderful Easter break.

mm Whitings LLP
6th April 2023 VAT registration turnover threshold breached?

With many businesses seeing a return to pre-pandemic trading levels, now is an ideal time to review your SME’s VAT status.   Businesses must compulsorily register for VAT where ‘VAT-able’ supplies (which is usually, but not always, your turnover), on a rolling 12 month basis, exceeds £85,000. Voluntary registration, however, can take place with turnover below this…

mm Ellen Carter
5th April 2023 Flat Rate VAT: What You Should Know

The flat rate VAT scheme is available to any business with taxable annual sales of £150,000 or below, excluding VAT. It was introduced in 2003 to ease the administration needed for small businesses by simplifying the VAT return process. Once you have joined the scheme you can remain until your total VAT-Inclusive business income exceeds…

mm Richard Alecock
4th April 2023 Fenland Business Awards 2023

We are extremely proud to have been headline sponsors for this years’ Fenland Business Awards which was hosted at the Braza Club in March. The event was a celebration of the successes of individuals and businesses operating in the Fenland region, ranging from apprentices and charitable organisations through to large and well established companies.  …

mm Ben Beech