Team CB brings interesting and insightful news for like-minded people and businesses. Embrace the new.
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Certificate of Good Standing
Need to prove your company is sound and in good health?
Posted by: Matt Stratton
Posted: 09 April 21 -
The Super Deduction
Companies can claim super-deduction from 1 April
Posted by: Steve Little
Posted: 09 April 21 -
Tax-free property and trading income
Don’t forget the new rules introduced in April 2017
Posted by: Ellie Killington
Posted: 23 March 21 -
Rent-a-room relief
With more people working from home, is now the time to Rent-a-Room?
Posted by: Adam Walters
Posted: 23 March 21 -
Advance Assurance for R&D Tax Claims
Investing in Research and Development?
Posted by: Arun Letchumanan
Posted: 23 March 21 -
Budget Summary - March 2021
Dishi Rishi serves up another budget. How does it affect you?
Posted by: Steve Little
Posted: 04 March 21 -
Claiming Self-Employed Income Support Scheme grants
The government has confirmed that a fourth SEISS grant will be made available from 1 February 2021 to 30 April 2021
Posted by: Luke Rudman
Posted: 01 March 21 -
Sale of goods to private consumers in the EU after Brexit
Are you ready to export to your private conusmers (B2C)?
Posted by: Matt Stratton
Posted: 11 February 21 -
Simplified expenses for motor vehicles
Simplified arrangements for the self employed
Posted by: Adam Walters
Posted: 25 January 21 -
VAT: Online Marketplaces and Overseas Online Sellers
Changes came into effect on 1 January 2021 regarding consignments with a value of less than £135
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 20 January 21 -
VAT and BREXIT: Duty Deferment
Duty deferment is a means of delaying payment to HMRC of customs duty
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 12 January 21 -
VAT and BREXIT: EORI Numbers
You will need an EORI number if you import or export goods
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 12 January 21 -
VAT and BREXIT: Postponed accounting for Import VAT
Guidance has been issued for when these arrangements will apply
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 12 January 21 -
VAT and BREXIT: Imports and Exports
What you need to know about sales and acquisition of goods
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 12 January 21 -
VAT and BREXIT: MOSS
What you need to know about services and low-value goods sold to EU consumers (MOSS & OSS)
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 12 January 21 -
VAT and BREXIT: Goods and place of supply
Understanding the concept of supplying goods post BREXIT
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 12 January 21 -
VAT and BREXIT: Services and Place of Supply
Supplying and receiving services subject to the reverse charge and what you need to know
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 11 January 21 -
Office Update
Latest update following the PM’s announcement last night..
Posted by: Elliot Cargill
Posted: 05 January 21 -
£4.6 billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs
Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the Chancellor has announced.
Posted by: Steve Little
Posted: 05 January 21 -
Tax for the Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up!
The government announced plans as part of the Spring Budget 2020 measures to introduce new measures to tackle the scourge of plastic waste by introducing a new Plastic Packaging Tax…
Posted by: Elliot Cargill
Posted: 04 January 21 -
Accounting for import VAT on your VAT return
Changes from 1 January 2021
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 21 December 20 -
Furlough Scheme Extended
More welcome news for UK businesses
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 21 December 20 -
Home Working - What’s My Allowance?
As more and more people split time between working from home and time in the office, we look at the confirmed allowance available…
Posted by: Elliot Cargill
Posted: 19 October 20 -
New grants for businesses affected by local lockdowns
New grant support was announced 9 September
Posted by: Steve Little
Posted: 11 September 20 -
Witnessing wills remotely
A statutory instrument will be issued September 2020 that will legitimise the witnessing of wills by video conferencing methods
Posted by: Jenna Hann
Posted: 11 September 20 -
Time to Kickstart your hiring?
Could you take advantage of the Kickstart Job Scheme….....
Posted by: Arun Letchumanan
Posted: 02 September 20 -
Second SEISS
The final SEISS is open for applications from Monday 17th August 2020. Here we look at the main points…..
Posted by: Luke Rudman
Posted: 13 August 20 -
Eat Out to Help Out !
The introduction of “Eat Out to Help Out” begins next week so here, we look at the details….
Posted by: Elliot Cargill
Posted: 28 July 20 -
Giving direction - the Making Tax Digital Roadmap revealed
The Government has set out its roadmap for the next stages of MTD roll out. The ICAEW explain what it means for you and your business….
Posted by: Luke Rudman
Posted: 22 July 20 -
The Great Outdoors!
The Government have relaxed rules in an attempt to offer further support to Pubs, Cafes and Restaurants - Al Fresco could be key…
Posted by: Elliot Cargill
Posted: 25 June 20 -
Not taken for Granted..
The Discretionary Grant Fund supports small and micro businesses that are not eligible for other grant schemes. The latest HMRC article explains how…
Posted by: Elliot Cargill
Posted: 01 June 20 -
Payment holiday extension?
Help with mortgages to continue for homeowners affected by Coronavirus according to the Government today…..
Posted by: Steve Little
Posted: 22 May 20 -
Credit where credit is due
Do you need to inform Universal Credit about the SEISS grant you have been awarded?
Posted by: Elliot Cargill
Posted: 15 May 20 -
Open all hours?
The Government have given clear guidance on which businesses must remain closed
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 11 May 20 -
Analyst Bill Hubard provides insights for us
The key to unlocking lockdown and what’s to come
Posted by: Steve Little
Posted: 11 May 20 -
Are you eligible for the Self Employed Income Support Scheme?
HMRC this week have released an online eligibility checker for self-employed tax payers to check if they are eligible to receive the Self Employed Income Support Scheme grant…....
Posted by: Luke Rudman
Posted: 07 May 20 -
New Bounce Back Loans to launch today
Lashings of support for Britain’s all important small businesses
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 04 May 20 -
Deferral of VAT payments update
Businesses have the option to defer any VAT payments due between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020.
Posted by: Elliot Cargill
Posted: 04 May 20 -
Reclaiming statutory sick pay
The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme
Posted by: Gemma Penfold
Posted: 04 May 20 -
Changes to holiday pay arrangements
Some important changes to holiday pay arrangements came into effect from 6 April 2020.
Posted by: Gemma Penfold
Posted: 04 May 20 -
Self-employed Income Support Scheme
Do you qualify for cash grants from HMRC?
Posted by: Luke Rudman
Posted: 04 May 20 -
Top up to local business grant funds scheme
A discretionary fund has been set up to accommodate certain small businesses previously outside the scope of the business grant funds scheme.
Posted by: Steve Little
Posted: 04 May 20 -
Better terms for CBILS
Businesses should now find it even easier to borrow under CBILS
Posted by: Steve Little
Posted: 29 April 20 -
Bouncebackability
Small businesses boosted by bounce back loans
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 28 April 20 -
New £1.25bn package for innovative firms
The government has announced a new £1.25bn scheme to help innovative firms survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted by: Steve Little
Posted: 27 April 20 -
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extension
Rishi dishes up more help for business
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 27 April 20 -
Be alert to Cyber Criminals during COVID19 pandemic
As many individuals and businesses are at their most vulnerable, cyber criminals are at their busiest trying to defraud. Be aware of the threat….....
Posted by: Elliot Cargill
Posted: 22 April 20 -
Coronavirus - Special Measures for Business
Our up to date report following the Chancellor’s speech on 17 March
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 18 March 20 -
Budget Review 2020
Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his first Budget yesterday. See how it affects you in our Spring 2020 Budget summary..
Posted by: Elliot Cargill
Posted: 12 March 20 -
Residential property sales
Capital Gains Tax Changes from April 2020
Posted by: Jenna Hann
Posted: 09 March 20 -
10% reduction in Inheritance Tax Rate
Are you considering making a charitable legacy?
Posted by: Jenna Hann
Posted: 03 March 20 -
Tax Free Childcare Scheme
Savings of up to £2,000 per child are available
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 03 March 20 -
Going to Penalties???
Over 950,000 taxpayers missed the 31st January 2020 filing deadline for 2018-19 Self-Assessment returns but what are the penalties…
Posted by: Elliot Cargill
Posted: 11 February 20 -
No permission needed for this planning!
As the deadline for submitting your 2018-19 tax return has passed, now is a good time to focus on the 2019-20 tax year and look at any tax planning opportunities…
Posted by: Elliot Cargill
Posted: 10 February 20 -
Lauren awarded for excellence!
Lauren Williams received the ultimate Recognition by winning the Apprentice of the Year Award 2020 for Marketing and Social Media
Posted: 10 February 20 -
Are you a UK resident ?
Revised Statutory Residence Test guidance has been published
Posted by: Jenna Hann
Posted: 31 January 20 -
New tax deadline for property sales
Tax now has to be paid within 30 days
Posted by: Luke Rudman
Posted: 31 January 20 -
VAT DIY Housebuilders Scheme
Building your own home?
Posted by: Arun Letchumanan
Posted: 31 January 20 -
VAT Flat Rate Scheme
Are you a limited cost trader?
Posted by: Karen Robertson
Posted: 27 January 20 -
Gift Hold Over Relief
Giving away an asset and concerned about Capital Gains Tax?
Posted by: Jenna Hann
Posted: 13 January 20 -
Parents with Benefits
Do you claim Child Benefit and earn more than £50,000?
Posted by: Luke Rudman
Posted: 13 January 20 -
Basic Income Tax Reliefs
It’s the season to be planning!
Posted by: Luke Rudman
Posted: 16 December 19 -
When IHT applies to Pensions
Is your pension free from IHT?
Posted by: Jenna Hann
Posted: 06 December 19 -
Fake News!
Fraudulent cases of contact from HMRC are on the rise so be alert…
Posted by: Elliot Cargill
Posted: 04 December 19 -
Should I be registered for VAT?
Make sure your business complies with the latest VAT registration requirements
Posted by: Karen Robertson
Posted: 08 October 19 -
VAT Agricultural Flat Rate Scheme
Designed specifically for Farmers…....
Posted by: Luke Rudman
Posted: 24 September 19 -
Have you got a PET?!
Inheritance Tax and Lifetime Transfers
Posted by: Jenna Hann
Posted: 24 September 19 -
VAT Notice!
Reverse charge for Builders delayed until 2020
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 09 September 19 -
Changes to Capital Gains Tax for UK Homeowners
Main Residence Relief set to change
Posted by: Jenna Hann
Posted: 02 September 19 -
VAT for business with a No-Deal Brexit
What are the immediate changes if your business trades with the EU?
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 06 August 19 -
Flat Rate Scheme and Services to EU
Should you include your EU Reverse Charge Services in your Flat Rate VAT turnover calculation?
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 01 August 19 -
VAT when Selling Goods
Selling Goods – Principal or Agent?
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 18 July 19 -
eSports
An introduction to this phenomenal community and rapidly growing industry
Posted by: Scott Sartin
Posted: 08 July 19 -
Claiming Entrepreneurs’ Relief when selling your business
Don’t pay more than 10% tax!
Posted by: Arun Letchumanan
Posted: 03 July 19 -
Taxes and Taxis
Staff Social Events and the tax consequences
Posted by: Arun Letchumanan
Posted: 26 June 19 -
VAT Reverse Charge on Construction Industry Services
A new rule comes into play from 1 Oct 2019 on B2B construction services
Posted by: Steve Little
Posted: 17 June 19 -
Employee Car Ownership Schemes
Want a company provided car but without the usual tax costs?!
Posted by: Steve Little
Posted: 21 May 19 -
Private Lettings Relief
Landlords, time to consider your options?
Posted by: Steve Little
Posted: 14 May 19 -
Domicile and Tax
What is domicile and how does it affect your tax status?
Posted by: Jenna Hann
Posted: 29 April 19 -
Changes to IR35
Did you know the rules are changing from April 2020?
Posted by: Steve Little
Posted: 29 April 19 -
Do you need to register for VAT?
Current VAT registration thresholds
Posted by: Graham Townsend
Posted: 29 April 19 -
Registering for self employment
Are you running your own business?
Posted by: Rachel Proto
Posted: 29 April 19 -
Charlton Baker diversity survey 2019
We present the results of our first firm wide diversity survey
Posted by: Steve Little
Posted: 10 April 19 -
CHARLTON BAKER NOW OFFERS WILL WRITING
As part of our mission to offer essential future proofing services, we can now write your Will…...
Posted by: Jenna Hann
Posted: 10 April 19 -
Workplace Pensions
As of the 6th April 2019 the minimum contributions for automatic enrolment has increased
Posted by: Gemma Penfold
Posted: 09 April 19