Business
Demergers
There are special statutory demerger provisions that are designed to make it easier to divide and place
Read MorePoints to consider when valuing goodwill
Valuing goodwill is a complex process and there are many different methods which can be used and that
Read MoreIncome excluded from a property business
HMRC publishes a list of income streams that are excluded from a UK property business. The list includes
Read MoreBusiness gifts
The rules for deciding whether a gift given in the course of business is deductible are complex. The
Read MoreDividend tax increase announced
The 1,25% increase in NIC contributions from April 2022 will be mirrored by a similar increase in the tax
Read MorePost cessation receipts and payments
There are special rules for the taxation of post-cessation receipts and expenses after a trade has
Read MoreApportionment and duality
When deciding whether an expense is allowed or disallowed it is important to consider that the
Read MoreCash basis for landlords
The cash basis scheme helps sole traders and other unincorporated businesses benefit from a simpler way
Read MoreExpenditure disallowed
When deciding whether an expense is allowed or disallowed for tax purposes it is important to bear in
Read MoreDirectors – between a rock and a hard place
Directors that have drawn remuneration from their companies as a mix of low salary and higher dividends
Read MoreTake advantage of the Annual Investment Allowance
The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) allows business owners to claim the total amount of qualifying
Read MoreBasis periods and change of accounting date
HMRC’s guidance lists the following useful examples about a change of accounting date:
If your
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