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​What are your options?

Corporation Tax relief may be available when a company or organisation makes a trading loss

From April 2019, you will have to keep and file your VAT returns digitally

You may want to do this if an asset you own becomes worthless….

​Delay payment of your Capital Gains Tax!

Have you been reporting rental income profits on your tax return?

Costs that can be deducted by individuals that have a property rental business, depend on the type of property that is being rented out.

​Did you register for VAT?

​Don’t miss out on reduced rate VAT!

What’s the process for correcting?

​Building the VAT picture for you

Will I pay tax when coming to the UK?

Changes to the VAT treatment of vouchers in Finance Bill 2018-19

A reminder of VAT deregistration rules

There has been a relaxation to the rules of entitlement to ER

​At Charlton Baker, we are at the coal face of royalty accounting and blockchain technologies.

Claim a VAT refund if you are self-building or have recently built a new home, or have converted a non-residential building into your family home.

There are new forms to use when de-registering from VAT

​There are special rules for VAT you incur before you register

Builder to Builder supplies may be subject to a new reverse charge

​The tax and NI treatment of certain termination payments was updated in April 2018

​Make sure you make the most of the annual Inheritance Tax exemptions

Private use of your company van may give rise to additional tax charges

The High Income Child Benefit charge came into force in January 2013 and applies to taxpayers whose income exceeds £50,000 in a tax year and who are in receipt of child benefit.

​Have you got your badges?!

Advance Assurance for small companies that claim R&D tax relief was introduced in November 2015.

What tax reliefs are available?

Make sure you make the most of the £1,000 tax allowances

The SEIS provides for extensive Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) breaks for investors

What is a PET?

Some of Team CB will be taking part in the infamous Rough Runner for Charity in October 2018

Selling an investment property? You may have to pay tax on any gains much earlier in future…....

What plant purchases qualify for a tax allowance?

HMRC has recently updated its VAT registration guidance

Selling your shares back to your company?

Directors beware National Living Wage complications

What’s your VAT options when it comes to property ownership?

Inflation proofing corporate gains ceased in December 2017

Property owners lose 50% of higher rate tax relief on finance costs

What are Cryptocurrencies and how are you taxed on them?

​In 2015, new Capital Gains Tax rules were introduced for non-resident landlords

Our quick guide to Blockchain and how it works

​Have you sold an asset and intend to buy another? Rollover Relief could help!

At a loss? You might be even more so with existing loss relief rules.

​Are you generating additional income through the Sharing Economy?

They say home is where your heart is. It’s also where you can find some good tax reliefs!

If you are an employee using your own uniforms, clothing and tools, did you know you can claim tax relief?

​There are many things to consider when buying an investment property

There are special rules which can apply to farmers and market gardeners that prepare their accounts on an accruals basis

VAT when business transferred as a going concern

Handpicked Accountants recognises Charlton Baker As Top UK Firm

VAT news worth knowing….

​10% tax may apply to the sale!

Tottenham Hotspur recently won an employment tax case in relation to termination payments.

Government to waive VAT on X Factor Christmas Charity Song

Put your trust in our hands!

​If you are thinking or reverting to self employed or a partnership, act now!

​Company capital gains allowance to be scrapped from 2018

Read our summary of the Autumn Budget including the boost for First Time buyers…..

Why defining your fears can be as important as defining your goals

Guidance for protecting your business from fraud

Are you caught by the High Income Child Benefit Charge?

Interest rates start to rise for the first time in 10 years

Start planning now to avoid a 60% tax rate!

Are there changes to the legislation on the horizon?

Find out what happens when you create an overdrawn directors’ loan

​How does HMRC view these types of company?

​What are your options when it comes to property VAT?

There are special rules for correcting errors on VAT returns.

At a loss of knowing what to do to reduce future tax bills?

Changing the year end of a company is not as straight forward as you may think

When is a car a van for VAT purposes?

The tax and NIC advantages of certain benefits provided as part of a salary sacrifice arrangement were removed from 6 April 2017

This well known tax relief has finally worn out!

In a bid to collect more taxes, HMRC have confirmed the dividend allowance reduction.

There are distinct rules that VAT registered businesses must follow regarding retention of VAT records.

​Are you aware of the changes to Companies House reporting requirements?

​Beware of the VAT surcharge!

Being VAT registered doesn’t necessarily mean you can reclaim all input VAT suffered

​Selling UK assets as a Non Resident?

How the role of ICE supports the payment of copyright royalties

​Can you reclaim all input VAT?

We are very excited to inform you that due to expansion and our desire to provide an enhanced working experience for both Team CB and our clients, we are moving offices with effect from Monday 7th August 2017.

Making Tax Digital will now not happen until at least 2020

Rangers EBT case has been kicked into touch

Building your own home? Don’t forget to get your VAT back, although you may not be able to DIY…..

To get your US ITIN you will need to apply using Form W7, but be prepared - it’s like a job for 007!

Watch this case!

In this article, we look at how interest free loans may be used for employee retention

Is it really worth the sacrifice?!

Can I encourage you to read this blog?!

The first round of tax returns are being prepared under the new dividend regime

​Treating employees can help boost team morale, especially if it’s tax free!

Manage your cash flow with the VAT annual accounting scheme.

To 3 or not to 3(%)?!

Will the 3% SDLT surcharge apply to your next residential property purchase?

The rules for individuals providing services to the public sector via an intermediary such as a personal service company (PSC) changed from April 2017.

​If you are leaving the UK read this!

Companies House has published an updated version of their guide that sets out the main requirements for incorporating a company in the UK.

We got together with Xero and Microsoft to tell our little story about running our business on the go!

Claiming VAT on expenses whilst working in the EU is easier than what you may think.