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Missed the MTD deadline? You won’t get penalised this time
HMRC have announced that you will not be penalised if you have missed the MTD deadline for VAT – but you should file it on time next time.
When is a van not a van for tax purposes?
HMRC are being urged to provide clarity and consistency on the tax treatment of commercial vehicles such as VW Kombi Vans marketed as goods vehicles.
Life after Love Island – What are the tax implications if the couples split?
How will their relationships cope on the outside when reality sinks in? We take a look at the tax implications of them splitting up.
How to streamline your businesses invoicing with Xero
Why waste time manually raising quotes and invoices and chasing payments when a computer can do it all for you in less time?
Don’t let your Inheritance Tax position overheat – check out our ice cold tax tips!
Take a look at our top ten tips to ensure you limit the amount of Inheritance Tax your children will pay on your estate.
HMRC publishes IR35 tax rules for the private sector
The draft Finance Bill clauses issued for consultation on 11 July include legislation to extend the off-payroll working rules to the private sector from 6 April 2020.
Office of Tax Simplification publishes Inheritance Tax Review
The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has undertaken a detailed review of Inheritance Tax (IHT), which is perceived by many as a complicated tax.
Capital Gains Tax: Private Residence Relief and Letting Relief Changes
Draft legislation to be included in the next Finance Bill will make important changes to the calculation of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Private Residence Relief and Letting Relief.
The best Xero apps for bills – AutoEntry and Receipt Bank
You now feel confident about using the basic features of Xero Cloud Accounting. So, what’s next? Exploring Xero’s app marketplace could be your next step.
Brownies are cakes and subject to zero-rated VAT in a recent case
Negotiating the VAT rules is a complex business. One recent tax tribunal case saw discussions about whether a chocolate brownie is classed as a cake or confectionery for VAT purposes.
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