Property VAT: the option to tax explained
The VAT treatment of property can be challenging. Normally, supplies of land and buildings are exempt from VAT, however there are some exceptions to this. In this article, Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill explains the option to tax and the implications of this, as well as HMRC procedures for dealing with property VAT and […]
Director responsibility during insolvency
Are there circumstances in which directors must act in, or at least consider, the interests of the company’s creditors? The Supreme Court has addressed this question for the first time during a recent court case and provided a significant verdict for company directors. In this article, Clayton & Brewill outlines director responsibility during the financial […]
Hybrid and flexible working: what employers should know
Non-standard work arrangements are now the not-so-new normal and come with their own compliance risks. Employers need to be aware of the changing laws surrounding hybrid and flexible working, and the ways in which they can support their employees. In this article Clayton & Brewill looks at the key differences between hybrid and flexible working […]
Short-term property letting: does HMRC need to know?
Many websites urge property owners to start earning from their home or spare room – but what they don’t always mention is that HMRC may want a piece of the action. Income from short-term property letting will likely need to be included in the calculation of your taxable income, although there are some occasions where […]
May 2023 newsletter: our latest news and updates
Clayton & Brewill’s May 2023 newsletter is now available to view online. In this issue, we look at a number of key talking points in the sector at the moment, including: The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill: Companies House is getting major new powers, which will impacts company directors, secretaries, and people with significant […]
Making VAT work for your business
In the current economic climate, cash is critical. Yet statistics suggest many businesses don’t reclaim all the VAT they’re entitled to. Nottingham chartered accountants, Clayton & Brewill provides a complete guide on how VAT for your business and how to make it work. When it comes to VAT for your business, there’s a lot to […]
Trio of promotions at Clayton & Brewill
Clayton & Brewill has promoted three of our senior team to directors, in line with the next phase of the company’s succession plans. Promoted to directors are the firm’s Amanda Stefanetti, Rebecca Higginbottom and Adam Rostance. Having obtained her ACA qualification at Newby Castleman, Amanda Stefanetti joined Clayton & Brewill in 2008, where she went […]
Spring Budget 2023: Jeremy Hunt delivers his ‘Budget for Growth’
From increasing the corporate tax rate to abolishing the lifetime allowance, Jeremy Hunt has unveiled a series of measures in his first Spring Budget since becoming chancellor, with the aim of “supercharging growth” across the country. Delivering his Spring Budget 2023 against a backdrop of rocketing inflation, mass industrial action and a cost of living […]
February 2023 newsletter: the latest updates for businesses
Our February 2023 newsletter provides all the latest accounting news and updates for businesses, including the Making Tax Digital deadline postponement, upcoming changes for company directors, basis period reform, a round-up of the new VAT rules, and much more. Download our February newsletter here. You can also read our essential employer update here and our guide […]
Building resilience: how to get your business through tough times
Clayton & Brewill offers practical help for businesses on how to weather the storm in times of crisis. We explain how adapting now could build resilience for the longer term and highlight key areas where the tax system offers potential leverage. They say every business hits a crisis sooner or later. Add together a combination […]