Accounting blogs
Furlough scheme
Furlough scheme – from 1st July staff can be furloughed part time on a daily basis instead of the current 3 week minimum furlough period.
Apr Corona virus and business updates
Keep checking your emails for all updates regarding the corona virus and business and tax advice.
Budget 2020
The biggest points to affect a small business in yesterdays budget.
CGT and selling a second property
From 6th April 2020 the way you declare your Capital Gain Tax (CGT) to HMRC when selling a second property changes.
Company auto enrolment pension
If you are an employer and employee staff over 22 years old or earning over £10,000 you must offer them a company pension scheme, even if they wish to opt out.
Marriage Tax Allowance Transfer Copy
If your husband or wife does not use their £12,500 tax allowance then they may transfer £1250 of their allowance to their basic rate paying partner, reducing their tax bill by up to £250.
National Insurance (NI) contributions
Many clients are set up to pay the minimum tax and National Insurance, by paying a low wage and a monthly dividend.
IR 35 rule changes
From April 2020 HMRC are changing the way rule IR35 is viewed, which determines if you are an employee or sub contractor.
Selling your business
Normally if you sell your business the proceeds are split between Sale of Assets and Goodwill.