Budget News – Capital Gains Tax
on 29 November 2017
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It had been announced that by 2019 capital gains tax on residential property would have to be paid within 30 … Read More
Budget News – Stamp Duty Land Tax
on 28 November 2017
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First-time buyers paying £300,000 or less for a residential property will no longer pay stamp duty land tax (SDLT). For … Read More
Budget News – VAT Threshold
on 27 November 2017
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The £85,000 VAT threshold will remain at the same level for two years pending further consultation. The Office of Tax … Read More
Reclaiming Input Tax on Director Entertainment
on 24 November 2017
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The general rule is that if the entertainment is provided only for directors (or partners) of a business the VAT … Read More
Voluntary Living Wage Increase
on 23 November 2017
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On the first Monday in November each year, the voluntary living wage is increased. From 6 November 2017, the voluntary … Read More
Christmas Trivial Benefits
on 22 November 2017
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An employer can provide a gift to it’s employees over the festive period without it being a benefit in kind … Read More
Renting Out Your House Whilst on Holiday
on 21 November 2017
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Rent a room relief is a tax relief available to those who rent out a room within their only or … Read More
Autumn 2017 Budget Predictions
on 8 November 2017
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The Government’s Autumn Budget Day will be on 22 November 2017. There are reports that this may include: A reduction … Read More
Green Accountancy is now hiring!
on 8 November 2017
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Green Accountancy has three new vacancies. These are for a new trainee accountant; a part qualified accountant; and a payroll … Read More
Are state benefits taxable?
on 7 November 2017
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Note that the following benefits are taxable State Pension Jobseeker’s Allowance Carer’s Allowance Employment and Support Allowance (contribution based) Incapacity … Read More