There is a tax-free allowance for the provision of an annual party or other event for the benefit of staff and their partners. The present limit to tax relief is £150 per head. If this amount is exceeded, the full cost of the benefit is…
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Changes in VAT rates for hospitality traders
The temporary reduced rate of VAT (5%), introduced to assist qualifying hospitality trades disrupted by COVID lockdown measures, was increased to 12.5% on 1 October 2021. Based on present information, from 31 March 2022, this 12.5% rate will revert to the 20% standard rate.…
Markel Tax Insurance
We are inviting all our clients to subscribe or renew their subscription to our Tax Investigation Service from the 1st of November 2021. We have once again partnered with Markel Tax to offer you comprehensive protection against fees arising from professional representation if HMRC opens…
Taking goods abroad to sell?
You must declare goods that you take with you to sell outside the UK – for example if they are in your baggage or in a private vehicle. There is a different process if you take goods abroad temporarily (for example samples for a trade…
Furlough scheme ends September 2021
There are still a significant number of UK employees that are furloughed. Unfortunately, this scheme is scheduled to end 30 September 2021. Businesses that are struggling to re-establish themselves following the downside effects of repeated lockdown, may be faced with difficult decisions as this deadline…