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EXPENSES

Tax relief for home broadband?

You’ve agreed to reimburse part of an employee’s broadband bill for when they work from home. HMRC’s guidance says that although it’s a business expense you must deduct PAYE tax and NI from anything you pay. Why, and can it be avoided?

RECRUITMENT

Pre-employment checks for new recruits

As part of your recruitment process, you should always carry out pre-employment checks on a successful candidate once they’ve accepted your job offer. What checks should you conduct and when should you do them?

PAY

What should you pay in a leap year?

2024 is a leap year with 366 days rather than the usual 365, and so employees will have to work an additional day. Do you have to pay them for it?

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SCHEME

Construction industry scheme - what’s the latest?

In a move to prevent or at least reduce tax avoidance, changes to the construction industry scheme (CIS) rules takes effect from April 2024. As a contractor or subcontractor in the industry, what do you need to know?

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS

Employment contracts for new employees

What does the law require when it comes to issuing employment contracts to new employees? What are the essentials that you need to be aware of to ensure your business stays on the right side of the law?

HOLIDAYS

What’s the latest on annual leave carry over rights?

The Working Time Regulations 1998 were amended with effect from 1 January 2024 to codify existing EU case law covering the carry over of annual leave in some exceptional circumstances. What does the legislation now say?

CARS & VANS

When is a vehicle “available” as a company car or van?

After a routine compliance check HMRC is demanding years of back tax and NI plus penalties from our subscriber simply because once every few months an employee uses the firm’s van for work. Is HMRC right or just trying it on?

VAT

Leasing cars - what are the VAT pros and cons?

You’re considering leasing instead of purchasing cars for your business. This will improve cash flow and, according to the salesperson, allow you to reclaim VAT that you would not otherwise be entitled to. Are they correct?

PROPERTY

Budget 2024 - big changes to property-related taxes

The Spring 2024 Budget was a mixed bag for residential landlords. The Chancellor gave with one hand and took away with the other. As a property owner, what might the changes announced mean for you?

BUDGET

Good Budget for business?

While most of the headline Budget announcements affect individual taxpayers, lurking in the small print are a few changes for businesses. Will they impact you?