VAT Returns are compulsory for returns with a filing date of 7 August. If you haven’t registered you may find your VAT Return is blocked when you try to file it. If this happens to you, don’t panic. You can contact us (01509 816150 or via our ... [Continue Reading]
Is there confusion over Trivial Benefits exemption?
If HMRC aren’t clear about the Trivial Benefits rules, who is? A host at an HMRC webinar was explaining the tax position for low cost perks. She proceeded to say that snacks regularly provided by an employer aren’t exempt. She was in fact ... [Continue Reading]
VAT on business cars
In most circumstances, VAT cannot be reclaimed on the purchase of a car (commercial vehicles are different). There are a few exceptions to the block, for example special purpose cars such as purpose-built taxis and driving school vehicles. This ... [Continue Reading]
MTD – Making Tax Digital
HMRC is sending letters about MTD (Making Tax Digital) to all businesses in the Loughborough area which are registered for VAT and have a turnover in excess of the VAT threshold of £85,000. The letter is basically saying that MTD is coming and your ... [Continue Reading]
Budget summary 2018
Phillip Hammond has delivered his third budget as Chancellor. What does the budget mean for you? Personal taxation and wages National living wage will be increased by 4.9%. It will go from £7.83 to £8.21 an hour in April ... [Continue Reading]
VAT and catering
Are you Confused about VAT on your sales? You are not the only one. The rules surrounding food and catering can be tortuous, especially if you have only registered recently and therefore new to the regime. Here at Central Business Services we can ... [Continue Reading]
Saving VAT on your buy to let
You are intending to invest in a residential property with the view to buy to let. You’ve decided on a property that needs a fair amount of work done to it. Is there an opportunity to pay less VAT? Buy to let businesses Changes to the tax rules ... [Continue Reading]
Annual Accounting for VAT
As the name suggests, VAT annual accounting is an HMRC scheme, that allows you to submit a single VAT return each year instead of the usual four. Although this may seem appealing it is important to know that by going into the scheme, you will ... [Continue Reading]
VAT and Disability
It’s not surprising that we are regularly asked about charging VAT when it comes to disability. The rules are complex and there are a lot of grey areas. We have a very professional team here at Central Business Services that will be able to discuss ... [Continue Reading]
Changing priorities at HMRC
By having an Accountant who keeps up to date with changes to the tax system means you will always be kept in the 'know'. At Central Business Services we keep up to date with the legal requirements to ensure you pay the right taxes ... [Continue Reading]
