May 20, 2015 | General, Payroll, Personal Tax
HMRC has released its 2014/15 benefits and expenses Form P11D plus updated guidance to go with it. Is there anything new to watch out for? P11D deadline. It’s that time of year when you need to turn your attention to preparing the dreaded Forms P11D . A form is needed...
Feb 26, 2015 | Corporate Tax, General, Payroll, Personal Tax
If the director shareholder has no other income and the EA is available, the optimum position will be to take a salary equal to the personal allowance (£883.33 per month) and to withdraw further profits in the form of dividends. Although this approach will result in...
Feb 26, 2015 | Accounts, General
If you are a residential landlord and you are in the process of completing a tax return, and have expenses that include a new kitchen and replacing the washing machine in the property. Can these costs be offset against your rental income? Fixtures or furnishings? When...
Feb 26, 2015 | General, Personal Tax
In April 2015 the rules about pensions are changing to allow anyone aged 55 or over to draw the whole of their pension fund in one lump sum. Until then stop-gap measures will still apply. However there are tax consequences to the new rules. If you choose to take part...