The current cost of living crisis in the UK has already seen the economy decline, with customers saving money and consuming less.
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Furnished Holiday Lets – What tax reliefs are available?
The UK has seen a boom in the ownership of Furnished Holiday Lets thanks to the increase in staycations. As the summer holidays draw to a close many of us may be considering purchasing a holiday let to boost our income, but there are some very specific tax reliefs to consider when doing so. What…
Continue readingMPs support move to crackdown on unqualified accountants
The Government could move to crack down on anyone providing accountancy services who is not professionally qualified. As the law stands there is no requirement for these individuals, who can set up and start advising clients, to have professional qualifications. High profile campaigns A survey by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and conducted by…
Continue readingTop tips for securing finance for new businesses
There were stunning figures released in a new survey about business start-ups recently. Data from small business lender iwoca showed that 93 new businesses were created every hour. Despite economic headwinds, rising inflation and rocketing energy costs, the number jumped by 18 per cent year on year. Data from Companies House show over 402,000 businesses were…
Continue readingBack to basics: Job expenses
Expenses incurred by employees are generally the responsibility of the employer. Quite often, however, employees have to bear the cost themselves when travelling for work, having meals and even providing clothes, which in most cases are not tax deductible. What employment expenses qualify for tax relief in the UK? Work-related travel Having to travel to…
Continue readingNew law delivers even-handed treatment for separating couples
New measures have been introduced for the even-handed treatment of spouses and civil partners who are in the process of separation, divorce or dissolution. The new legislation clarifies Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules that apply to transfers of assets between spouses and civil partners, giving them up to three years in which to make no-gain…
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