Author Archives: Priya Raja-Motala

Budget 2023

Budget 2023

Earlier today (15th March 2023) the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his first budget. However, he was presenting his second set piece following the Autumn Statement last year amid big expectations. So, here’s the brief overview of the main parts following today’s announcements and how it can affect your business and your personally […]

Do I need an Accountant to file a Tax Return?

Tax Return

This is a common question when thinking about completing your Tax Return.  Can I do it myself or do I really need an Accountant to file a Tax Return.  Well, the simple answer is it depends. It depends whether you have the time, whether your time would be better spent elsewhere, and how complex your […]

Should you payroll your employee benefits?

benefits in kind

For some years now employers have been able to payroll benefits for their employees. The obvious question for you as an employer is should you payroll your employee benefits? What are the advantages and the draw backs of taking such a step?   So, what are we talking about here? We are talking about employee […]

Have you had to repay the Child Benefit?

child benefit

Have you been approached by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) asking for the repayment of Child Benefit? You may have received a letter from HMRC (The Child Benefit Office) saying that you’ve been overpaid, and they would like the money back.   There’s an appeal process in place if you feel that the facts in […]

Why do you need to know the difference between VAT Error and Adjustment?

making a mistake in your VAT Return

  The word “adjustment” means alteration in the English Language whilst “error” means a mistake. The difference between the two is important because when it comes to your VAT Returns how you deal with a VAT error is different to how you can deal with a VAT Adjustment.   What qualifies as a VAT Adjustment? […]

Do you want to transfer the ownership of your investments to your spouse to save tax?

Have you been thinking that if you could just transfer some of your investment income to your spouse then you will have a lower tax liability? If so, you are not the only one.  This is a common question when we prepare client’s tax returns. Having just completed the tax season and nearing the end […]

How to do business during inflationary times

Inflation is affecting everyone and every business across the globe. How do you do business during these inflationary times and where should you pay attention. Soaring inflation is making things difficult for business as costs rise and, in some cases, go out of control.  Consumers are also experiencing the pressures of rising prices and hence […]

Should you buy a holiday let and use it yourself?

January is normally when so many of us start looking at our holiday plans for the year ahead. What better way to spend those cold dark evenings. A few of us even dream of having a holiday place that we can call our own.  And why not? A place of our own in a familiar […]

The Tax Benefits of an Electric Car

The company car is becoming more popular again mainly because of electric cars. Once again it is potentially an exciting tax perk and an important part of any remuneration planning. In our updated blog we revisit the tax benefits of an electric car. Of course, nobody these days questions the environmental benefits of running an […]

Changes to Research & Development tax credit schemes

Changes to R&D tax relief schemes In the Chancellor’s Spring 2023 Budget ,Jeremy Hunt confirmed changes to the two Research and Development (R&D) schemes currently in operation. The main changes relate to the changes to the rates of relief available. These changes came into effect from 1 April 2023 and are being brought in to […]