Are you ready for your VAT return?
VAT returns are an important part of every company’s annual accounts. These returns are typically paid to HMRC every 3 months, and can cause you to be fined if they are submitted incorrectly or not on time.
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How to choose the right VAT Scheme for your business
VAT is a standardised tax that most businesses and individuals must contribute towards. It stands for Value Added Tax, and as the name suggests, it’s collected any time value is added to a product or service. The VAT paid goes towards Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) when they sell or hire out goods or services. There are some exceptions, such as sales outside the UK. However, for many businesses, VAT applies to every sale.
A Guide to Understanding VAT?
Understanding VAT can be complicated especially if you’re a business owner. This blog includes an explanation of what VAT is, the rate of VAT and points to ensure your VAT return suffices HMRC standards. If you’re a business owner, this guide is perfect for you.
Guide to Accountancy for Charities
By law, every charitable company must prepare a set of accounts and a trustees’ annual report. Accounts and reports aim to provide a clear image of your charities activities and financial position. The trustees’ annual report is also where you can show off the work you do to the public and to funding bodies.
These requirements may seem overwhelming to a smaller charity, it doesn’t have to be, and outlining your aims and activities clearly can assist you in managing your finances well, and ensure your organisation is more effective.
P11D Form: What is it and What Is It For?
In this article, we take a closer look at the P11D form, what you need to include when you need to file it, and – most important of all – what will happen if you don’t fulfil your P11D duties.
Build your own house – Reclaim the VAT from the HMRC!!
Are you thinking of building your own house? Well you can now reclaim the VAT.
You can apply to HMRC for a VAT refund on building materials and services if you are building a new home, or converting a property into a home. In order to qualify, the home must be separate and self-contained, be for you or your family to live or holiday in, and not be for business purposes (although you can use one room as a work from home office). Builders working on new buildings should zero rate their work anyway and you won’t pay any VAT on their services.
5 Minute Profit Maximise Analysis
Do you know what state your business is in? We mean, is everything running as it should? Is your business in the sort of health you want it to be? Could it run the proverbial marathon or would it give up after 5 miles?
8 Useful Tips & Advice On Managing Your Taxes
HMRC have recently updated the list of trade and professional organisations for directors and employees who receive a tax reduction for annual subscriptions. NI can also be avoided if the bills are directly paid by the employer