Trust Registration – act now for 1 September deadline
UK express trusts, and some non-UK trusts in existence on or after 6 October 2020, must be registered with the UK Trust Registration Service (TRS) by 1st September 2022. The Trust Registration Service (TRS) is an online register of the beneficial ownership of trusts. It was set up in 2017 as part of an EU […]
Employer obligations in 2022: an update
In our latest employer update, Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill guides you through the latest issues in tax, payroll and employment law. Stay compliant on minimum wage New minimum wage rates apply from 1 April 2022: Hourly rate from 1 April 2022 National Living Wage (age 23 and over) £9.50 21-22 year old rate […]
Year end tax planning tips
Each year, as the 5 April approaches and the end of the financial tax year draws to an end, it’s important that you ensure your finances are as tax efficient as possible. Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill provides some year end tax planning tips. Income tax – do you need to reorganise your income […]
Error and fraud in Covid-19 support schemes: HMRC’s approach
From the beginning, it was clear that Covid-19 support schemes would be targets for fraud and that customers would make mistakes. In our latest article, Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill highlights HRMC’s latest approach to tackling error and fraud in Covid-19 support scheme claims. Taxpayer Protection Taskforce Given estimates suggesting £5.8 billion lost to […]
Salary sacrifice: how to change the small print
With the disruption caused by COVID-19, employers may find themselves asked to change the terms of a salary sacrifice arrangement. But it’s important that businesses tread carefully on this matter; varying a salary sacrifice arrangement could result in expected tax and NICs advantages being put at risk. In this article, Clayton & Brewill explains what […]
Working from home tax relief: new claim needed
During the pandemic, employees required to work from home have been able to claim tax relief for additional costs, if these are not reimbursed by their employer. Tax relief for the 5 April 2022 tax year is also available, and employers may like to bring this to the attention of relevant members of staff so […]
Biggest tax cut ever? The new super deduction explained
Described by the Chancellor as ‘bold and unprecedented’, the new 130% super deduction for expenditure on new qualifying plant and machinery was a key takeaway from the Budget earlier this year. But what are the terms and conditions? How does it sit alongside the usual rules on capital allowances? And is it the giveaway it’s […]
IR35 in the private sector: will you be affected by the new change?
Off-payroll working rules, known as IR35, are about to change in the private sector. From 6 April 2021, all public authorities and medium and large-sized clients will be responsible for deciding the employment status of workers (sometimes known as contractors). With the start date just around the corner, Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill provides […]
VAT domestic reverse charge: your questions answered
Having been delayed to March 2021 as a result of the pandemic, the introduction of the VAT domestic reverse charge change for construction is now upon us. In this article, Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill provides answers to the most frequently asked questions around the reverse change and highlights how you can prepare your […]
Business diversification: implications for tax
Responding to the challenges posed by COVID-19, many organisations have changed their core business in order to adapt to ever-changing lockdown restrictions. But whether you’re a florist making face masks or a farm shop starting home deliveries, it’s important to consider the tax implications that business diversification could have, as Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & […]