by VelocityAS | Jan 4, 2022 | Accounting, HMRC, income, Self Assessment, Tax
HMRC have published a call for evidence on the case for reforming the rules for registering for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA). The call for evidence is interested in hearing views on whether it would be beneficial to bring forward the deadline by which landlords... 
by VelocityAS | Jan 4, 2022 | Accounting, Finance, HMRC, National Insurance, Tax
Financially, 2021 has been a difficult year for many, and you may be struggling to pay your January tax bill in full. Any tax and National Insurance that remains unpaid for 2020/21 must be paid by 31 January 2022, along with the first payment on account for 2021/22.... 
by VelocityAS | Jan 4, 2022 | Accounting, COVID-19, Dividends, Finance, Self Assessment, Tax
Payments on account are advance payments towards your tax and, where relevant, your Class 4 National Insurance bill. You may need to make them if you are self-employed or if you are a landlord. You may also need to make them if you operate your business through a... 
by VelocityAS | Jan 4, 2022 | Accounting, Dividends, Employment, HMRC, income, SEISS, Self Assessment, Tax, Tax Relief
If you need to file a self-assessment tax return for the year to 5 April 2021, you have until midnight on 31 January 2022 to file your return if you have not already done so. You must also pay any tax that you owe for 2020/21 by the same date. Do I need to file a... 
by VelocityAS | Dec 1, 2021 | Accounting, Company Car, Tax
A tax charge may arise if an employee is able to use a company car or van for private use. A further charge will arise if you provide the fuel for any private use. The taxable amounts that will apply for 2022/23 have now been announced. Company cars Where an employee... 
by VelocityAS | Dec 1, 2021 | Accounting, Finance, PAYE, Tax
Christmas is a time of giving, and you may wish to give your employees a small token of your appreciation for their work during the year. To prevent the gift being accompanied by an unwanted tax liability, you can take advantage of the trivial benefits exemption to...