by David Merrifield | Jun 13, 2018 | HMRC notices
The tax treatment of charities is complex. Many charities trade either as part of their charitable interests or to raise funds. As a first step, any charity hoping to claim from beneficial tax treatment needs to be recognised as a charity for UK tax purposes by HMRC... 
by David Merrifield | May 23, 2018 | HMRC notices
Advisory fuel rates are intended to reflect actual average fuel costs and are updated quarterly. The rates can be used by employers who reimburse employees for business travel in their company cars or where employees are required to repay the cost of fuel used for... 
by David Merrifield | Apr 25, 2018 | HMRC notices
The tax benefits of driving a company car have been steadily reduced over many years. Most employers and employees are aware of the additional costs of providing company cars and the tax implications they create. However, for many employees the lure of having a... 
by David Merrifield | Apr 25, 2018 | HMRC notices
There are some simplified arrangements available to the self employed, and to some partnerships for claiming a fixed rate deduction for certain expenses where there is a mix of business and private use. The simplified expenses regime is not available to limited... 
by David Merrifield | Apr 18, 2018 | HMRC notices
Employees who use their own money to buy things they need for their job can sometimes claim tax relief for the associated costs. It is usually only possible to claim tax relief for the cost of items used solely for work. There is no tax relief available if your... 
by David Merrifield | Apr 4, 2018 | HMRC notices
The settlements legislation is contained in s.624 ITTOIA 2005. The legislation seeks to ensure that where a settlor has retained an interest in property, in a settlement, that the income arising is treated as the settlor’s income for tax purposes. A settlor can be...