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Capital expenditure is an important area for every business. There have been several changes to the capital allowances regime over recent months.
Capital expenditure is an important area for every business. There have been several changes to the capital allowances regime over recent months, ranging from the introduction of the new non-residential structures and buildings allowance, introduced by Autumn Budget 2018; to the temporary increase in the annual investment allowance.
Yet it can sometimes be difficult to access tax relief on a claim for capital allowances, especially for plant and machinery. In our main article, we outline the rules and look at a recent tax tribunal case, won by the taxpayer, showing some of the problems which can arise.
Making Tax Digital for VAT (MTDfV) means that VAT-registered businesses, with taxable turnover over the VAT registration threshold of £85,000, must keep digital records and submit VAT returns using compatible software. Taking effect for VAT return periods starting on or after 1 April 2019, MTDfV is a major change in the way that businesses interact with HMRC. In this issue, we include a one-page feature addressing some FAQs on MTDfV.
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08 Jul 2024
The UK's business groups have pledged to work in partnership with the new Labour government to revitalise the nation's economy.
The UK's tax gap estimate rose to a record to £39.8 billion in 2022/23 as small businesses accounted for almost two thirds of unpaid tax, according to HMRC's data.
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