by VelocityAS | Jul 1, 2022 | Finance, HMRC, MTD, VAT
Sole traders and companies who have not yet finalised their plans to comply with Making Tax Digital are in the last chance saloon this month. The very latest date you have to comply with MTD for paying VAT is August 7, this is also the latest date on which you will... 
by VelocityAS | Jun 1, 2022 | Business, HMRC, IHT, PAYE, Tax, VAT
If you are unlucky enough to be fined for a late filing, then the way in which any appeal can be made changed as of May 7. Prior to this, HMRC had temporarily reintroduced the ability to bulk appeal late filing penalties for income tax in 2020 and 2021. But from now... 
by VelocityAS | Mar 1, 2022 | Accounting, Finance, IHT, Tax, VAT
Inheritance tax (IHT) is one of the most hated taxes there is, mainly because for many people their estate faces a 40% tax rate which is higher than they would have paid during their lifetime. HMRC’s latest figures reveal there has been a £700m increase in IHT... 
by VelocityAS | Mar 1, 2022 | Company Car, Employment, Finance, income, National Insurance, Tax, VAT
The Government is set to increase National Insurance Contributions (NICs) by 1.25% from April to fund the Health and Social Care Levy, and while this may be a laudable aim, it is going to hit all of us in the pocket. Costly increase when finances are being squeezed... 
by VelocityAS | Dec 1, 2021 | Accounting, Finance, PAYE, Tax, VAT
If you are holding a Christmas party for staff this year, you may want to take advantage of the tax exemption for annual parties and functions to prevent your employees from suffering a benefit-in-kind tax charge. Keeping the Christmas party tax-free will also mean... 
by VelocityAS | Dec 1, 2021 | Accounting, Corporation Tax, Finance, HMRC, MTD, Self Assessment, Tax, VAT
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a Government initiative that aims to provide the UK with one of the most digitally advanced tax administrations in the world. Under MTD, taxpayers are required to keep electronic records and report to HMRC digitally. MTD is being...