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Company cars - is leasing a (tax) trick or treat?

You're a business owner manager in need of a new car. Your friend says that you should lease the car to minimise costs and get tax relief in real time.

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How to apportion advisory mileage rates for EVs

In September, HMRC introduced a new two-tier advisory mileage rate for employees charging electric vehicles.

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Capital gains on mixed use property

You recently sold a property which was once was your home, then occupied by paying tenants and finally used as offices. How much of the gain is taxable?

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New tool to help determine whether activities qualify for R&D relief

HMRC has published a new online tool to help companies decide whether they are eligible to make a claim for research and development (R&D) relief.

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When does sponsorship become advertising?

Putting up money to support your local sports club or charity is a good thing, but will it qualify your business for some extra credit with its tax bill?

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HMRC to raid bank accounts for unpaid tax

HMRC is restarting the use of direct debt recovery for individuals and businesses who choose not to pay the tax they owe despite having the means to do so.

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Frequent changes of company car

If your employees enjoy multiple changes of company car during the year, could averaging the car benefit calculation save tax?

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HMRC getting tougher on umbrella companies

Should you use an umbrella company to hire temporary workers?

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Company sale - tax-saving strategy for owner managers

Selling your business soon? Need cash now - what's the tax-smart option?

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In-year relief claim? Prove it

Taxpayers not in self-assessment and who need to claim relief on pension contributions must now send evidence to HMRC. What's the full story?

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Form 652 withdrawn by HMRC

HMRC has withdrawn Form 652. How should you notify VAT errors going forward?

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Maximise tax relief for bad debts

You're accountant is preparing your annual accounts. What steps can you take to ensure a tax deduction for bad debts?

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Latest advisory fuel rates for company cars - 2025

The amount that employers can reimburse staff for business travel in company cars changed from 1 September 2025. What are the new rates?

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Online time-to-pay now available for more simple assessment users

HMRC has recently expanded the scope of taxpayers who can arrange a payment plan online. What are the new parameters and conditions?

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Minimising the tax bill on investment bonds

When you cash in an investment bond it can result in a hefty tax bill. The good news is that a special tax relief can reduce or eliminate it. How does it work?

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Loss relief and the transfer of trade to a business

A company owner can claim tax relief for losses incurred when their business was unincorporated.

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Advice for a first VAT return

You are about to submit your first VAT return. How do you ensure it is correct and how much input tax can you claim on pre-registration expenses?

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Was a company buyback of EIS shares tax avoidance?

EIS gains via share buybacks: did Upper Tribunal back HMRC?

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Accelerate tax relief for the cost of equipment

You're upgrading your company's IT equipment as it's now several years old. What's the tax position if you sell or scrap the old equipment?

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Avoid the trading allowance trap

2024/25 self-employed: will trading allowance affect NI & pension?

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