by Ruth Clark | Jan 30, 2023 | COVID-19, Tax
Two relaxations were introduced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns to allow millions of employees to claim tax relief for the costs of working from home during the 2020/21 and 2021/22 tax years. These were: The relaxation of the strict eligibility... 
by Ruth Clark | Jan 25, 2023 | Business, Tax
Working out rateable property values may feel like something of a dark art to those not in the know, and the news that these values are set to change again from April 1 next year could strike fear into the hearts of some. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA), which is... 
by Ruth Clark | Jan 23, 2023 | Business, Tax
SEIS is a highly popular government-backed investment scheme that encourages investment in early-stage companies. Companies that can use the scheme. Your company can use the scheme if it? Carries out a new qualifying trade Established in the UK Is not trading on... 
by Ruth Clark | Jan 18, 2023 | Business, Tax
New Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) come into effect at the very start of 2023, and companies need to be aware of their responsibilities when it comes to every type of packaging from wood, plastic, paper, glass and ‘other’ as determined by the new rules.... 
by Ruth Clark | Jan 16, 2023 | Business, Tax, VAT
It is quite common for a business to start a project, and then it either cannot progress for reasons outside the business’s control or the intended use changes. However, what happens to the VAT that has been reclaimed on the start-up or development costs if the...