Practical Guides

Practical guide: when is a PSA worthwhile?

Business Tax, Personal Tax

If you provide certain benefits to your employees, a PAYE settlement agreement (PSA) could help with your administration. What are the agreements used for and what do you need to do to set one up effectively?

26.06.2023

Practical guide: are family investment companies still efficient?

Business Tax, Personal Tax

With the hike in the corporation tax rate to 25% from 1 April 2023, as well as personal tax changes, is the strategy of holding investments through a family investment company still a tax-efficient solution for wealth accumulation and distribution?

31.05.2023

Practical guide: does entertainment need reporting on your P11D?

Business Tax

Your firm occasionally provides entertainment to employees. The HR department want advice to ensure they correctly report anything that is taxable, and to take advantage of any exemptions to minimise the liability. What should they know?

25.04.2023

Practical guide: Is incorporation still worthwhile?

Business Tax, Personal Tax

Following months of uncertainty, the Autumn Statement finally clarified what changes affecting small company owners’ profit extraction would be retained. What were the key points, and is incorporation still worthwhile for growing businesses?

29.03.2023

Practical guide: are shares an alternative to paying cash bonuses?

Business Tax, Personal Tax

ABC Limited is a company that usually pays an annual cash bonus to its key employees. However, the CEO has asked whether using share-based remuneration would be better given the current economic outlook. What are the tax implications?

27.02.2023

Practical guide: VAT savings with a margin scheme

VAT

Your business might make big profits from selling second-hand goods online. If you account for VAT on the full selling price, are you aware that you could save tax by using a margin scheme instead?

26.01.2023