05/11/2018
We recently saw Philip Hammond deliver his 2018 Budget – the last one before the anticipated ‘Brexit’ and one that could be obsolete should we have a ‘no-deal Brexit’. The below is a summary of Carrington Accountancy’s Budget Report 2018, which details all the main announcements and changes.
31/10/2018
Making Tax Digital or MTD is an initiative put together by HMRC to revolutionise the tax system. It is their aim that the UK has ‘one of the most digitally advanced tax administrations in the world’ and that the majority of the whole tax system, including self-assessments will become completely automated. The ‘new improved’ tax system will require the majority of businesses to maintain and submit digital records using compatible and approved software. Whilst it may well require short term changes and possibly some expense, over time it should result in your record keeping becoming more efficient. We will help you to secure these efficiency gains.
17/10/2018
Its true to say that the new trading allowance, introduced in The Finance Act (No.2) 2017 has largely gone unnoticed. However for many individuals, especially those who have a small second income generated by carrying out some work, it is proving to be a very useful tax break. So what exactly is it?
25/07/2018
If you are a contractor working through your own limited company, then you need to know that Friday August 10th is one of the most important dates of 2018.
Why? Because this is the date when the Governments consultation into the off payroll working rules (IR35) in the private sector closes. More precisely, at 11.45pm on August 10th the window of opportunity for you to voice your concerns, raise your objections and even provide evidence that the changes implemented in the Public sector are just not working, slams firmly shut.
17/07/2018
We have recently been informed of a scam where apparent HMRC staff or debt collectors are ringing and demanding money to be paid immediately.
