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Advisory Fuel Rates – MUST Be Effective 01 October 2023
Newsletter issue – October 2023 The Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) have had their quarterly review and HMRC published revised rates from 01 September 2023. With rising fuel prices again, it's not surprising there were changes - mainly for cars with a higher cc. The following rates are effective 01 September 2023 but HMRC say the…Read More
R&D Tax Relief – Additional Information Required
Newsletter issue – October 2023 Research and Development (R&D) is a Corporation Tax relief that is a Government support to some UK companies working on innovative projects in science and technology. There are currently two R&D schemes: For large companies, Research and Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC) and For small or medium enterprises (SMEs), SME R&D…Read More
Register for Self-Assessment – The Deadline Approaches
Newsletter issue – October 2023 The deadline for registering for Self-Assessment is 05 October 2023 (for 2022/23 tax year with tax returns due by 31 January 2024). Individuals must complete and send a tax return if, in 2022/23: You had self-employed income above £1,000, or You are a partner in a business partnership, or You…Read More
Statutory Paternity Leave and Pay Changes in 2024
Newsletter issue – October 2023 These affect us personally and professionally and if you have policies and procedures regarding Statutory Paternity Leave (SPL) and Pay (SPP), be aware of changes coming from the start of the 2024/25 tax year. This information is provided to help you prepare. The Government committed to making it easier for…Read More
October Questions and Answers
Newsletter issue – October 2023 Q: We have started reimbursing London’s extended Ultra Low Emission Zone charges when an employee must pay them whilst on business for us. Can we reimburse them free of tax? A: Yes, the reimbursement can be made free of tax (and National Insurance). Think that this is a cost the…Read More
October Key Dates
Newsletter issue – October 2023 1st HMRC’s Advisory Fuel Rates (published in September) must be implemented by employers by the date 5th The deadline for individuals, trusts and partnerships to notify HMRC of the need to register for Self-Assessment (2022/23 tax year) 15th If a US expatriate had a 2022 federal tax return extension agreed,…Read More