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What is Making Tax Digital (MTD)? Making Tax Digital is a key part of the government’s plans to digitise the tax system.  The objective is to reduce mistakes and streamline the sharing of data with HMRC. From 1st April 2019, …

Has it been three years already?! Every three years employers must put certain members of staff back into an automatic enrolment pension scheme. This is called ‘re-enrolment’. Re-enrolment duties must be completed approximately three years after your automatic enrolment staging …

Spring is in the air and you’re thinking about fulfilling that new year’s resolution to get fit. What better way than by getting on two wheels and bagging a tax break into the bargain. How should you go about it? …

What are the key rates and bandings for the year ahead? Income tax All UK except Scotland (see below) 2018/19 2019/20 Basic rate 20% 20% Higher rate 40% 40% Additional rate 45% 45% Starting rate for savings rate (applicable to …

As you will be aware the tax year in the UK runs from 6th April to 5th April – but why such random dates? It all dates back to Julius Caesar! Back in 45 BC we used the Julian Calendar …

At a4c we’ve always provided transparent, all inclusive pricing, so that our clients know what they’re getting and how much it will cost them up front. No hidden extras. No nasty surprises. And now we have a jazzy new logo …

What is your Tax Efficient Strategy for Salary & Dividends in 2019/20? From April of 2019, the most tax efficient remuneration strategy for a director, wishing to remain within the basic rate tax band, will be to keep your monthly …

HMRC has issued new guidance on the VAT position for goods imported after a no-deal Brexit. Imports from inside and outside the EU may be affected. How might this affect your business? No deal At the time of publication, a …

We’re approaching the end of the current tax year. What tax savings strategies should you be considering before 5th April 2019? If you are a limited company director then find time in March to review your income levels so far …