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Tax write-offs for an electric car with zero emissions
Buying a zero-emission electric car through your limited company could mean 100% tax relief in year one. Understand the capital allowances and boost your business’s tax efficiency with smart vehicle
Can you reduce your 31 July tax payment on account
Expecting lower profits 2024-25 compared to 2023-24? You can ask HMRC to reduce your 31 July 25 tax payment on account. Act early to manage cash flow. Use your online account or we can handle it for
VAT – advantages of the VAT Flat Rate Scheme
Small business? The VAT Flat Rate Scheme could cut paperwork and improve cash flow. Pay VAT as a set percentage of turnover and enjoy simpler admin, budgeting ease, and even a 1% discount in year one
IHT exemption – normal expenditure out of income
Make regular gifts from your income and avoid inheritance tax. If structured properly, surplus income gifts can support loved ones and stay outside your estate without the seven-year survival
Employing your family
Employing family members can work well, but it does not mean you can skip the rules. HMRC expects full compliance on pay, tax, pensions, and working conditions—just as with any other
What is a FIG?
From 6 April 2025, non-doms face a major shift as the remittance basis is replaced by the Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime, now determined by UK tax residence, not domicile. Reporting obligations
Rolling Over Capital Gains
Business Asset Rollover Relief, allows taxpayers to defer Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on gains arising from the sale or disposal of certain business assets, provided the proceeds are reinvested into new
Employers, don’t forget to pay Class 1A NIC
Employers must pay Class 1A NICs for 2024-25 benefits by 19 July (post) or 22 July (electronic). These apply to perks like company cars and private health cover—late payment risks penalties from
Repay private fuel provided for company cars
Employees using company fuel for private journeys can sidestep a hefty benefit charge by repaying the full private fuel cost to their employer by 6 July 2025. Miss the deadline, and tax becomes
Company changes you must report
Certain company changes—like a new registered address, email, or director—must be reported to Companies House promptly. Failure to update records risks penalties and non-compliance with UK
Pension tax-free lump sums
Turning 55 soon? From April 2028, the minimum pension access age rises to 57. If you are planning to draw your pension, you could take up to 25% tax-free. Make informed choices about your remaining
Deferring gains using Incorporation Relief
Thinking of transferring your sole trader or partnership business into a limited company? Incorporation Relief can help defer any capital gains tax on assets like goodwill. If the entire business is
