Category Archives: Corporation tax

Office of Tax Simplification Proposals

The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS), was set up by the Government to streamline business tax.  It has put forward two proposals for smaller companies.  Although this is a great opportunity to do a simples/meercat joke, I’ll hold myself back… … Continue reading

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Capital Allowances – thinking ahead

There are some changes coming to Capital Allowances – the amount of depreciation the taxman lets you claim – from 6 April 2012. Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) The Annual Investment Allowance is falling from £100k to £25k.  The AIA is … Continue reading

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Cars

If you’re leasing a car for use in your business there are quite a few factors to consider.  It could end up costing you more than you think. There are various folk ideas about the realtive cost of car. The … Continue reading

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Plumber’s Tax Safe Plan (no leaks)

Are you a plumber?  If you are, read on.  If you’re not just bear with me for now. Any plumbers in our midst should know that in March this year, HMRC launched a new amnesty called the Plumbers Tax Safe … Continue reading

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Budget post 1 – Company Tax

Does anybody remember that there was a budget last week?  Good.  We’ve been talking to our clients about the effect on their business over the last few days.  We include a budget business review as part of our fixed price … Continue reading

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