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Low and tax-free company vans
Personal TaxIf your company provides a van for use by an employee or director it usually counts as a taxable benefit in kind. However, the rules which determine the tax and NI position are tricky. What do you need to know?
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Are reimbursed credit card fees tax exempt?
Business TaxYou’ve used your personal credit card to buy items for your company. Of course, you’ll be reimbursed by the company tax and NI free, but what’s the position if your company also pays the corresponding credit card charges?
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What can you do about incorrect HMRC VAT advice?
VATYour business received a written ruling from HMRC five years ago about some of your sales being zero-rated. Another officer now claims that this advice was wrong and wants to raise an assessment to treat them as standard-rated. What can you do about this unexpected VAT bill?
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Tax breaks in Investment Zones
Business TaxTo boost technological and industrial growth, twelve areas around the UK are being designated as Investment Zones (IZ). The associated £80 million funding offers access to enhanced tax reliefs. If your business is in an IZ, how can you benefit?
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When can you claim BADR if you don’t own enough shares?
Personal TaxYou want to raise capital for your company, but some shareholders are objecting because they say it will mean them losing business asset disposal relief (BADR). What’s the problem and how can you work around it?
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Property rental, getting married and a tax trap
Personal TaxGetting married or becoming civil partners has many tax advantages. However, for landlords it could result in higher income tax bills. Why, and what steps can you take to prevent this?