Investing in woodlands – Its Tax implications
Drive along a country road and you may come across signs advertising ‘Woodlands for sale’. Such signs invite investing in woodlands, which can come with …
MTD – A time to incorporate? Â
After years of deferral, the long-anticipated Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax start date has finally been confirmed. This is a significant development that …
Business entertainment – when can you claim?
HMRC’s rules state that expenditure on business entertainment or gifts cannot be claimed as a deduction against profits (and therefore also non-VAT deductible), even if …
Reporting 2024/25 taxable expenses and benefits
If, as an employer, you provided employees with taxable expenses and benefits in the 2024/25 tax year, you will need to ensure that you meet …
Taxation of company cars in 2025/26 and beyond
Employees with a company car available for their private use pay tax on the benefit. The amount that is charged to tax is a percentage …
Official rate of interest
The official rate of interest is a rate set by HMRC which is used to calculate the benefit-in-kind tax charge on cheap employment-related loans, and …
Pension savings in 2025/26
Putting money into a registered pension scheme can be tax-efficient. Individuals can make contributions in their own right, or even for someone else, and employers …
National Insurance changes from April 2025
Last October Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced some far-reaching National Insurance changes which will affect employers from April 2025. She also confirmed the rates applying to …
Spring Statement 2025: A Detailed Analysis
On 26 March 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Spring Statement, outlining the government’s fiscal policies aimed at ensuring economic stability, reforming public services, and …
Bookkeeping Best Practices for Woolwich Entrepreneurs
As an entrepreneur, maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records is crucial for the success of your business. Whether you’re just starting out or managing a growing business, effective bookkeeping allows you to stay on top of your finances, avoid costly errors, and comply with HMRC regulations.
End your FHL business by 5 April to benefit
The favourable tax regime that applies to landlords letting furnished holiday accommodation comes to an end on 5 April 2025. For 2025/26 and later tax …
What counts as agricultural property for APR?
Farmers have been hitting the headlines of late following the October 2024 Budget announcement that the rate of agricultural property relief and business property relief …
