P11D forms: a guide for employers

Employee benefits are an important consideration when it comes to attracting new staff, and reporting them accurately is equally if not more important for employers.  If you provide benefits to your staff, you may need to fill in a tax form called P11D. What is a P11D...

Reverse charge VAT for the construction industry

A change to the VAT system was set to take place on 1 October 2019 – but that’s now been pushed back to 2020. The news was welcomed by campaigners, who had argued that contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry needed more time to prepare. The...

New tax year: changes for employers

With a few weeks to go before the new tax year begins on 6 April 2019, it’s a good time to recap the upcoming changes and make sure you’re prepared. If you’re an employer, there are a few updates to be aware of – including changes to wages, pensions and benefits in...

Business tax planning for 2019/20

As the end of the year draws closer, it’s a good idea to look ahead to what’s in store for your business when the new tax year begins in April 2019. Identifying the changes that could affect your business is the first step towards making an effective plan for the year...

Making tax digital… it’s a requirement

At the tail end of 2017, HMRC published its draft regulations that will guide how the government transitions VAT accounting into the digital age. The VAT regulations are a part of the government’s wider Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative, which will end the practice...