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 […]
Furnished holiday lettings: how to preserve your FHL status?
Furnished holiday lettings (FHLs) have their own tax treatment, reliant on a set of strict day-count rules. With the impact of Covid-19 on occupancy, business owners may need to take stock of their position, as Nottingham chartered accountants, Clayton & Brewill, explains. There are special tax rules for rental income from properties that qualify as […]
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 & […]
Entrepreneurs’ Relief: a new name and a lower lifetime limit
Despite worries it may be scrapped altogether, Entrepreneurs’ Relief (ER) lives on in 2020, but with a new name – Business Asset Disposal Relief – and a new, lower lifetime limit, as Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill explains. What is Entrepreneurs’ Relief (ER)? ER is a capital gains tax (CGT) relief available not just to company […]
Self Assessment deadlines: key dates to be aware of
With key dates for Self Assessments coming up fast, Nottingham chartered accountants, Clayton and Brewill, highlights some important deadlines you need to be aware of and explains why it’s a good idea to get your tax return done sooner rather than later. For those who are self employed, a Self Assessment is the process by […]
Claiming capital allowances
Getting tax relief on a claim for capital allowances is not always plain sailing. This was recently highlighted at a tax tribunal, where a taxpayer faced the possibility of forfeiting tax relief on 80% of his expenditure. Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill explains more about this particular case and the recent changes around capital […]
Making Tax Digital for VAT guide
Making Tax Digital for VAT brings mandatory new requirements, for businesses with a taxable turnover above £85,000, from April 2019. Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill has put together a helpful guide that explains more about Making Tax Digital for VAT. Our guide provides more information on: The new rules Who is affected Exemptions Software […]