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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.

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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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.

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HMRC tax investigations: Eight reasons HMRC might audit your business

Here are some of the common triggers associated with HMRC tax investigations, along with how you can reduce the chance of them occurring.

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VAT registration: the facts

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

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HMRC tax investigations: Eight reasons HMRC might audit your business

Here are some of the common triggers associated with HMRC tax investigations, along with how you can reduce the chance of them occurring.

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Ways to cope with corporation tax

Corporation tax can cause a big headache for SMEs. Read our guide on how to pay HMRC its tax on the wealth you create.

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R&D tax credits: Facts you need to know and mistakes you need to avoid

Here, we take a look at the R&D tax credits facts you need to know and the mistakes you need to avoid while claiming.

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R&D tax credits: What qualifies for credit in your business

Matthew Barton, audit, accounts and personal tax manager, explains how businesses can qualify for R&D tax credits.

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R&D tax credits: A boost for small businesses

In this piece Jenny Tragner, director of R&D tax credit consultancy ForrestBrown, discusses how R&D tax credits are helping small businesses and SMEs to innovate and thrive.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

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Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.