Basis periods if accounting date is changed
The assessment of self-employed or partnerships profits is usually relatively straight-forward if the accounting date, to which annual accounts are prepared, falls between 31 March
When the cash basis scheme may not be suitable
The cash basis scheme helps many sole traders and other unincorporated businesses who benefit from a simpler way of managing their financial affairs. The scheme is not open to
Self-employed – setting off losses
There are a number of tax reliefs available for self-employed taxpayers that make a loss carrying on their trade, profession or vocation (collectively referred to as a
Property and Trading Income Allowance
Two separate £1,000 tax allowances for property and trading income were introduced in April 2017. If you have both types of income highlighted below then you can get a
Rules on waiving income or donating to charities
HMRC has published a new press release that provides some advice for people choosing to give up their income to support their business or donate to charity during the Coronavirus
Claiming tax relief on work-related expenses
Employees who need to buy substantial equipment to use as part of their employment may be able to claim tax relief based on the initial cost. In most cases you can claim tax relief