You’ve just received a letter from the VATman stating that on top of the VAT return, the company should be completing a monthly Intrastat form. What is this and do you really have to comply?
Published 01.03.2006
With the Christmas and New Year festivities now behind us, you’ve thought about joining the local gym to get back in shape. Is this something the company can pay for?
Published 01.02.2006
You’ve bought an “app” for your smartphone over the Internet which you’ll primarily use on company business. But the invoice is in your name and doesn’t show the VAT paid. Where do you stand with the
Taxman if you want to claim tax relief?
Published 29.03.2010
You have to incur expenditure whilst staying away on company business. Is there a limit to the amount the company can pay for overnight expenses, or is there a way to pay a little over the odds?
Published 12.04.2006
Apart from salary you might need some cash from your company to meet future out-of-pocket business expenses. But if you use some of it to pay for, say, a night out with your other half, will it land
you with a tax bill?
Published 18.03.2011
You’ve just been approached by a customer from overseas who says that you don’t need to charge them VAT as long as they provide you with their VAT registration number. This would be a great benefit,
but are they right?
Published 28.03.2007
If an employee has to stay away from home on business what extras can the company pay for? And would this apply to you too? How can you maximise legitimate expense claims whilst away from home?
Published 10.10.2007
As a company director, you always want to portray the right image and this calls for a new suit. If you pay for it out of your own money, it’s quite a hit. Would it be cheaper if the company bought
it for you?
Published 01.03.2006
The Taxman’s recently changed his mind on what you can claim for working from home. What’s the latest and how can you still maximise your claim?
Published 21.12.2005
If you store goods for non-EU overseas businesses, you may be required to register for HMRC’s new VAT and duties scheme. Stiff penalties apply if you don’t. What’s involved?
Published 15.03.2018