Author: Patrick Collins
What is Form R185 Used For?
Individuals and businesses often need professional assistance and advice when it comes to filing tax relief claims. One HMRC form that arises often in this context is Form R185, which…
Divorce: What is a Form E, and Do I Need to Complete It?
Going through a divorce brings many complex personal, legal, and financial challenges. One key document that often arises in UK divorce proceedings is Form E – the financial statement. This in-depth…
The Vital Roles of a Company Director and Secretary
Understanding the duties and responsibilities of company directors and secretaries is often misunderstood, with guidance often rife with confusion. UK companies that appoint directors and secretaries have distinct legal duties…
Opting In and Out of Employment Pension Schemes
Deciding whether to opt in or out of an occupational pension scheme can be a complicated decision. Most full-time employed individuals will be automatically enrolled into their employer’s chosen pension…
Understanding Using Your Home for Business
Understanding Using Your Home for Business With flexible, remote and hybrid work becoming more common following the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are considering using their residential properties as the places…
Everything You Need to Know About Powers of Attorney
Everything You Need to Know About Powers of Attorney Deciding when the time is right to set up a Power of Attorney (POA) can be difficult. This legal document enables…
Electric Car Schemes for Businesses: All You Need to Know
Electric Car Schemes for Businesses: All You Need to Know With talks of net zero targets and the importance of greener business practices growing in severity, many companies are trying…
Director Remuneration Payments: Dividends or Salary?
Director Remuneration Payments: Dividends or Salary? As a director and shareholder of a limited company in the UK, deciding how to pay yourself – whether as a salary or dividends…
Understanding VAT Rules for eCommerce Businesses
Understanding VAT Rules for eCommerce Businesses Running an online retail business in the UK comes with certain VAT obligations that must be properly followed. While understanding VAT may seem complicated…
Why the UK Inheritance Tax System Needs to be Reformed and Simplified
Why the UK Inheritance Tax System Needs to be Reformed and Simplified Inheritance tax (IHT) is one of the most contentious taxes in the whole of the UK. Despite it…
How to Deal with a Compliance Check on Your R&D Tax Credits Claim
How to Deal with a Compliance Check on Your R&D Tax Credits Claim It can be very worrying to find out that your R&D tax credit claim has been put…
Everything You Need to Know About Preparing for a PAYE or VAT Visit
Everything You Need to Know About Preparing for a PAYE or VAT Visit If your business receives a notification that HMRC will be conducting a review or inspection of your…
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