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As we look towards new the Self Assessment Tax Return year as a reminder again to all claimants of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants should be aware of the reporting requirements and tax treatment of these grants.   The grants are subject to income tax and self-employed National Insurance contributions (NIC).   The…

For many working in the tax industry the 6 April is a time of celebration, of course it is not a matter of grooving the night before and counting down the clock, however it heralds the opportunities provided by the newly introduced tax legislation. At the same time there is also the reflection of what…

During the first lockdown HMRC paused most debt collection activities, which has contributed to the total UK tax debt of £39bn according to The Public Accounts Committee. HMRC have stated, “We are recouping debt safely, taking into account customers’ circumstances and making repayments affordable. It’s in no-one’s interests to push viable businesses into insolvency when…

How the budget affects individuals… Following the Chancellor’s spring statement this afternoon, it appears that the planned 1.25% increase in national insurance will continue to go ahead in April, in order to raise funds for health and social care. However, as part of the government’s Tax Plan, the Chancellor is attempting to take the sting out…

A Spring statement isn’t a budget, but this Spring statement felt like a mini budget in terms of the immediate announcements that will come into effect and also those that will be happening in a few months’ time. Spring Statement 2022 What has been in the Chancellor’s favour has been the strength of the UK…

HMRC police the tax system by investigating the accuracy of tax returns, VAT returns, payroll, etc via targeted, or random, tax enquiries. With a budget deficit of over £355 billion we fully expect HMRC to raise more enquiries this year to increase tax revenues. You will want to be in a position to ensure that…

Are you thinking about setting up a business? If so, one of the first decisions you will need to make is that of business structure.   The main business structures are: sole trader, partnership, limited liability company and limited liability partnership (LLP).   Sole trader – This is the easiest set up, with very little…

The government have announced that they will be extending their plug-in van and truck grants for another two years to spring 2025, there will also be changes to the existing plug-in vehicle grants applicable for the funding of larger trucks.   From 1 April 2022, the threshold to claim the small truck grant of up…

Whitings LLP, a member of The Corporate Finance Network, has successfully advised on matters surrounding raising a substantial sum of equity finance for a Renewable Energy business. The shareholders approached the Whitings LLP Corporate Finance team for advice on matters relating to raising equity investment to continue its Research & Development projects within the Renewable…

We are now coming into the final week for self assessment taxpayers to pay outstanding tax liabilities associated with their 2020/21 Tax Returns, without too much additional cost. Anything paid later that 31 January 2022 will, however, incur interest.   If the payment is not made by 1st April, taxpayers will be faced with a…