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All the latest changes to tax legislation- important tax dates and deadlines, Help-Sheets on managing your personal finances, business news & opinion, as well as updates on what’s happening at Rawcliffe’s.

Not All LLP Members are Self-Employed
Since April 2014 members of a LLP are no longer automatically treated as

Salary or Dividend Best in 2023/24?
In recent years many accountants have advised their director/shareholder clients that the most tax efficient method of

The VAT Flat Rate Scheme - New Online Form
The amount of VAT a business pays or claims back from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is usually the difference between the VAT charged by the business to

Are You Due A National Insurance Refund on Car Allowances?
Recent Tribunal decisions in favour of employing companies and against HMRC has caused many organisations in similar circumstance to

Rumour’s That Inheritance Tax May Be Abolished
In the weeks before any Budget or Autumn Statement there are always leaks and rumours. Normally, in the run up to a General Election there are also tax give

First Time Tax Return?
Taxpayers who are new to Self-Assessment for the 2022 to 2023 tax year may include

Autumn Statement Date Set For 22 November
The Treasury has announced that the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) will produce a report on the state of the UK Economy in

It’s Important to Have up to Date Profit Forecasts for Tax
From 1 April 2023 the rate of corporation tax that a company pays depends on the level of the company’s profits and

Back to School – Set up A Tax - Free Childcare Account?
The Government’s Tax-Free Childcare Accounts provide a 25% subsidy towards the cost of childcare. The account can be used to pay

Advisory Fuel Rate for Company Cars
The table below sets out the HMRC advisory fuel rates from 1 September 2023

Income Tax on Inherited Pension Funds
Currently, where an individual pension holder dies before age 75, drawdown pensions paid to a successor can generally be received

Merger of R&D Tax Relief Schemes to go Ahead
The government have issued draft legislation for consultation on the proposal to merge the two forms of

Child Benefit May Create A Tax Charge for Those with High Income
Parents and carers need to be aware that if either of the couple have ‘adjusted net income’ in excess of

HMRC to Require More Information to be Provided by Taxpayers
Draft legislation released for consultation on 18 July indicates that business and individual taxpayers will be required to provide more

Rumors of the Abolition of Inheritance Tax
There are rumors circulating in the press of the possible abolition of inheritance tax

HMRC Raise Interest Rates Again as Base Rate Increases
HMRC interest rates are linked to the Bank of England base rate. Late payment interest is

Use Tax-Free Childcare Account to Pay for Summer Holiday Clubs
Tax-Free Childcare accounts can be used to pay for approved childcare for children aged

Planning A Staff Summer Barbeque?
Employers may meet the cost of certain social events for staff without creating a tax liability