Any business that deferred VAT payments due between 20 March and 30 June 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, must now consider how they will repay this outstanding tax. They can choose from the following options in order to do this: Pay the deferred VAT in full by 31 March 2021; Join the […]
The General Export Facility, explained
Launched in December last year, the General Export Facility is designed to help businesses export their goods and services overseas. But what is the scheme? And how could it help your business? Overview The General Export Facility (GEF) is a guarantee scheme run by the Government’s export credit agency, UK Export Finance (UKEF). The facility […]
COVID-19 Bounce Back Loan repayment period extended
The Government has announced changes to the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) available to small businesses in the UK that will give companies longer to repay what they have borrowed. Around 1.4 million small and medium-sized businesses have taken out a loan since they were introduced last year, amounting to around £45 billion of financial […]
Business owners put billions of pounds on the line to secure early CBILS loans, figures reveal
Business owners who took out an early coronavirus loan have more than £1.2 billion of personal guarantees on the line, a major study has revealed.
Why every business should know its numbers
At the beginning of the New Year, it is crucial to have an overall understanding of your finances because it puts you in the position to make better decisions and set more meaningful objectives.
Basic rate taxpayers could face ‘high income’ child benefit charge
Due to a mismatch of earnings thresholds, basic rate taxpayers may unexpectedly come under the scope of the High Income Child Benefit Charge in April. The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has issued a warning to families that they may be subject to a tax charge when claiming Child Benefit due to a discrepancy […]
The VAT Reverse Charge for the Construction Industry Scheme – Are you ready?
From 1 March 2021, businesses within the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) must record, report and pay VAT under the new VAT domestic reverse charge rules. This change affects both contractors and subcontractors and the supply of certain kinds of construction services in the UK. Under the new rules, VAT registered subcontractors who provide a service […]
Large and medium-sized businesses need to be ready for IR35
Large and medium-sized businesses now just have a couple of months left to prepare for the changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35). From 6 April 2021, in most cases, the engager (employer) will be responsible for deciding whether to deduct tax and National Insurance Contribution (NICs) from freelancers and contractors, operating via a Personal […]
Don’t forget to claim home working tax relief
Due to the ongoing restrictions of the Government’s Coronavirus response, millions of UK workers continue to work from home. Many may not be aware that they can claim tax relief for additional household costs if they are required to work from home regularly, either for all or part of the week. This tax relief is […]