Despite the continuing recession, you want your company to do its bit for charity, and usually you can expect a little help in the form of tax relief on your donation. But this year the company has
made a loss. So will the Taxman still chip in?
Published 10.12.2009
Once again, the courts have had to step in to make sense of contradictory tax rules; this time on training costs. The judgment gave some useful clues on how you can guarantee full tax relief. What
were they?
Published 16.09.2010
Whether you’re aiming to expand or are just starting out, buying into a tried and tested business model through a franchise can improve your chances of success. But will the Taxman allow you a
deduction for your investment?
Published 08.02.2012
The chances are that, like most households, yours is bombarded with flyers promising cost savings and tax-free income by installing a renewable energy system. But are the promises all they are
cracked up to be?
Published 31.05.2011
If you bought your own business property at a bargain price that needed some work done on it, should you repair and make do, or completely refurbish it? What’s the most tax-effective thing to do?
Published 26.10.2006
Your company is a little cash strapped so in order to cut costs you and a co-director have decided not to claim back some of the business expenses you’ve paid for personally. What’s the most
tax-efficient way of doing this?
Published 17.02.2011
You’ve incurred some expenses partly for business and partly for personal reasons. Exactly how much will be allowed for tax? The Taxman’s view is contained in his “duality of purpose” doctrine. What
do you need to know?
Published 11.05.2006
You’ve heard that new access laws for the disabled have been introduced that could require some expensive alterations to your car park. OK, the car park was beginning to look tatty anyway, but can
you really get any tax relief for the cost?
Published 24.11.2005
One of our subscribers was unlucky enough to be hit with a Companies House penalty for sending in accounts late. His question for us was - do the fine and other fees qualify for a Corporation Tax
deduction?
Published 14.05.2012
Keeping your customers happy is a vital part of your business’s success so you might think buying them the occasional lunch should be tax deductible. But the Taxman says “no”! Is there a way around
this?
Published 03.11.2011