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10th December 2023 Tax Loopholes for Middle England

Updated: 8th July 2025 Securing Entitlement to a State Pension ‘Credit’ without actually paying any NIC. Entrepreneurs that trade through a limited company can set how and how much they are remunerated. It is possible to avoid paying any NIC, yet still obtain a ‘credit’ for that particular tax year for future state pension purposes, by paying…

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21st July 2021 Top 10 tax elections to minimise tax

Updated: 8th July 2025   Individuals and businesses usually minimise their tax liabilities by claiming deductions, allowances, reliefs and exemptions. Where relevant, making tax elections is also a very effective means of tax planning. s222(5a) TCGA 1992 (Nomination of main residence) This Capital Gains Tax election, often referred to as ‘flipping’, enables taxpayers, who own…

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8th November 2016 Flat Rate VAT

The flat rate VAT scheme is available to any business with annual taxable sales, excluding VAT, of £150,000 or below. Your annual taxable turnover includes standard, reduced and zero rated sales. Once you have joined the scheme you can remain in it until your total VAT-inclusive business income, at any anniversary of joining the scheme, exceeds £230,000.

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3rd March 2000 Keeping Business Records

The length of time that business and tax related records should be kept depends upon which legislation they relate to. A brief simplified summary follows: Records      Time Limits  Company Statutory Registers Indefinitely Board Meeting Minutes/Resolutions Indefinitely General Meeting Minutes/Resolutions Indefinitely Details of Past Shareholders 20 Years Sealed Contracts 12 Years Corporation Tax Records 6…

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