What does the tax rules shake-up mean for pension planning?
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Whether you’re reviewing your own investment options for the future, a business owner looking for tax-efficient remuneration strategies, or an employer looking to signpost staff to advice, Clayton & Brewill explains what this year’s changes to tax-rules mean for pension planning and shares a round up of everything you need to know in order to […]
Full expensing: will it benefit your business?
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Unveiled in the Spring Budget earlier this year, ‘full expensing’ is the highlight of what the government calls its new ‘capital allowances offer’. In this article, Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill explains what full expensing is and how it may benefit your business. What is full expensing? Full expensing can be used for expenditure […]
Why should R&D should be on your agenda now?
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R&D should be on businesses’ agendas now because of a backdrop of increasing HMRC scrutiny. HMRC’s dedicated compliance team has more than doubled in size in recent years. Then there’s the built-in complexity of the rules. Add to that significant change – and it’s not the time to get a claim for Research and Development […]
Tax rules for the construction sector
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The construction sector has its own compliance regime – the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and the VAT domestic reverse charge (DRC). With the bar for compliance set to be raised still higher, businesses need to be confident that they are applying the rules correctly, as Clayton & Brewill explains. Why compliance rules matter The DRC […]
July 2023 newsletter: the latest news and updates from Clayton & Brewill
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Clayton & Brewill’s July 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: What is full expensing and will it benefit your business? The latest news around Trade and Customs Why basis period reform actually does matter […]
Property VAT: the option to tax explained
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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
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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
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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?
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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 […]
How can regular management accounts benefit your business?
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Management accounts help you to stay in control, and inform both day-to-day and strategic decision making. If you have regular board meetings, a set of up to date management accounts can help to both guide the agenda and spark discussions. Here are some of the key reasons that our clients choose to invest in monthly […]