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Tax

The tax section features news and in-depth guides for UK small businesses and start-ups needing support on how to navigate the sometimes complex landscape of business taxation. The articles offer help with VAT, R&D tax reliefs, tax planning, compliance with tax regulations, and engaging in tax-efficient practices.

Call for Treasury to simplify small business tax regime

Home Secretary Sajid Javid launches report arguing that tax system should be boiled down into simple turnover levy on SMEs earning less than £1m

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Why small businesses are missing out on millions in R&D tax credit relief

Failed innovations can still reward a business’s bottom line, providing extra capital which can be reinvested through the research and development (R&D) and Patent Box tax credits. Mark Tighe explains.

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HMRC under fire over IR35 off payroll consultation

HMRC is looking for input to a consultation on the workings of IR35 - the off payroll working rules due to impact the private sector from April 2020.

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Making Tax Digital exemptions deadlines are unrealistic

Guidelines for those wishing to register as exempt for Making Tax Digital have been announced but these leave little time to apply according to one tax body

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Growth hack: Tap Into R&D tax credits

You might be missing out on R&D tax credits – here's how they work and what schemes you should be applying for.

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How can my small business make the most of tax reliefs available?

Small businesses can miss out on tax breaks and reliefs that could save them money. Jonathan Amponsah outlines 12 common mistakes to avoid

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Tax webinars announced for small businesses and individuals

HMRC regularly runs webinars to help small businesses and individuals to understand aspects of tax planning - here are the latest

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Businesses should start engaging with HMRC digitally for VAT

Those paying VAT will need, post April 2019, to make their submissions digitally to HMRC. The pilot system for testing their software is now open to all

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Tax webinars announced for small businesses and individuals

HMRC regularly runs webinars to help small businesses and individuals to understand aspects of tax planning - here are the latest

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Businesses should start engaging with HMRC digitally for VAT

Those paying VAT will need, post April 2019, to make their submissions digitally to HMRC. The pilot system for testing their software is now open to all

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Small businesses embrace simplified tax registration service

Many small businesses are taking advantage of the streamlined registration service for tax and company status

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Christmas entertaining could leave employers with a tax bill

It's a lovely gesture at this time of year to take the staff out for a celebratory lunch or drinks. However there could be tax implications so best check on what these are

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How much tax will I pay if I run a side business?

Chris Barwick of Sheards Accountants answers a reader question on the amount of tax you need to pay if you have a side business.

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VAT registration: the facts

Utterly stumped by Value Added Tax? Here's everything you need to know about VAT registration.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings