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HMRC nudging taxpayers again

HMRC nudging taxpayers again

Date posted: 7th Mar 2023

Due to the alleged abuse of the Research and Development (R&D) tax relief schemes, HMRC have issued “nudge” letters to the directors of several claimant companies asking them…

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MIDDLESBROUGH ACCOUNTANTS SUPPORTING LOCAL FOODBANK

MIDDLESBROUGH ACCOUNTANTS SUPPORTING LOCAL FOODBANK

Date posted: 28th Feb 2023

Clive Owen LLP, chartered accountants and business advisers, has facilitated a drop off point for staff to donate much-needed food items for Middlesbrough Foodbank. Organised by Yana Jones-Hinkley,…

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Record keeping and reporting – updates to be aware of for businesses and individuals

Record keeping and reporting – updates to be aware of for businesses and individuals

Date posted: 9th Feb 2023

MAKING TAX DIGITAL DELAYED AGAIN Making tax digital (MTD) was originally scheduled to start in 2018 and was then put back to 2023 and then 2024. It was…

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2023 – business tax changes to look out for

2023 – business tax changes to look out for

Date posted: 9th Feb 2023

NEW VAT PENALTY REGIME A new, and arguably fairer, system for determining penalties for late returns and late payment of VAT applies to return periods commencing on or…

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Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week at Clive Owen LLP

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week at Clive Owen LLP

Date posted: 9th Feb 2023

I’m Caroline, recruitment and training advisor and have been in this role for just over a year. National Apprenticeship week highlights just how important apprenticeships are for businesses,…

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When do I need to register for VAT?

When do I need to register for VAT?

Date posted: 9th Feb 2023

The turnover threshold, that governs whether businesses should register for VAT, is currently £85,000. At the 2022 Autumn Statement, it was confirmed that the threshold would remain at…

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State pension – do you have enough years to retire?

State pension – do you have enough years to retire?

Date posted: 9th Feb 2023

At the moment, you need to have 35 years’ worth of national insurance credits to obtain a full state pension. The 35 years can be made up of…

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Are electric cars still a tax-efficient benefit?

Are electric cars still a tax-efficient benefit?

Date posted: 9th Feb 2023

As well as a mechanism for collecting revenue, the tax system is also used to encourage certain behaviours and discourage others. One example  where this is evident is…

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Can you benefit from the trading allowance?

Can you benefit from the trading allowance?

Date posted: 9th Feb 2023

The trading allowance enables an individual to earn up to £1,000 from self-employment, the provision of casual services (such as gardening or babysitting) or from hiring out personal…

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Using dividend waivers in tax planning

Using dividend waivers in tax planning

Date posted: 9th Feb 2023

If used correctly, dividend waivers can be an effective planning tool, particularly where one shareholder is a higher-rate or additional rate taxpayer and others are not. However, several…

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