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Should you choose a company van over a company car?
Having a vehicle to use for business purposes adds to the efficiency of your business. But should you opt for a company car or a company van? Company vans are taxed in a far more favourable way than passenger cars, in most cases. Both company tax relief and personal benefit-in-kind tax charges are more tax efficient for vans and, partly because of this, many business owners choose a van over a car. What personal tax do you pay on a van compared to a car? Personal tax for use of a company car is charged on an annual amount of [...]
How the increased minimum wage will affect your business costs
Business costs are on the rise as we near the second quarter of 2022. Supply chain costs are increasing, energy prices are rising and labour costs are getting more expensive. These soaring costs mean higher expenditure and lower margins on your products and/or services. If left unchecked, that could mean a dip in your predicted profits for the quarter. The good news is that by acting now to manage these increases you can stay on top of these costs. And with a proper financial plan, you can keep your business turning a profit. A rise in the National Living Wage [...]
Spring Statement 2022: Your summary of the key points
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, delivered his Spring Statement on 23 March. Faced with the task of creating a ‘strong economy’ for the UK, against the challenging background of high inflation, rising costs and the threat of conflict in Europe, he announced a raft of new measures. So, what was in the Spring Statement for your business? And how will these announcements, government measures and new initiatives affect the business landscape in the coming year? The challenge of creating a stronger UK economy As we head into the second quarter of 2022, your business is facing a demanding economic landscape. Inflation [...]
May 2011 Questions and Answers
This is a round-up of questions that have been raised by clients over the past few weeks. They are being posted here for general information, but please see the disclaimer at the end!!! if you want to discuss how any of these issues – or other tax and related business matters – may affect your business please get in touch (email here or telephone 01905 21411) for a free, no-obligation discussion. To sign up for our monthly Newsletter for Small Business visit our webpage here. Withdrawals from a company Q: My daughter has just found a house she'd like to [...]
April 2011 Questions and Answers
This is a round-up of questions that have been raised by clients over the past few weeks. They are being posted here for general information, but please see the disclaimer at the end!!! if you want to discuss how any of these issues – or other tax and related business matters – may affect your business please get in touch (email here or telephone 01905 21411) for a free, no-obligation discussion. To sign up for our monthly Newsletter for Small Business visit our webpage here. Too big to cash account Q: I am about to complete my VAT return for [...]