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14-08-2019
What you can do with your pension pot

What you can do with your pension pot

Pension Wise is a free government service that was launched in 2015 to help provide individuals with general pension advice. However, the service does not answer specific questions relating to your pension. The main advice the service provides is … read more

14-08-2019
When you can claim back VAT on purchase of a car

When you can claim back VAT on purchase of a car

There are complex VAT rules that determine the amount of VAT that can be recovered when purchasing a new car. The usual rule is that when you purchase a car for your business then no VAT can be reclaimed.

The main exception to this rule is when the … read more

14-08-2019
Child Benefit charge if income exceeds £50,000

Child Benefit charge if income exceeds £50,000

The High Income Child Benefit charge (HICBC) applies to a parent whose income exceeds £50,000 in a tax year and who is in receipt of Child Benefit. If both parents have an income that exceeds £50,000, the charge will apply to the highest … read more

14-08-2019
VAT and insurance claims

VAT and insurance claims

Insurance transactions are generally VAT exempt. However, there are many issues that can arise concerning the VAT liability of certain insurance transactions. One of these issues concerns the VAT treatment of insurance claims.

Insurers are unable to … read more

14-08-2019
When are Class 1A NICs due

When are Class 1A NICs due

Class 1A NICs are paid by employers in respect of most benefits in kind provided to employees, for example, the use of a company car. There are no Class 1A employee contributions payable.

Class 1A NICs are due in respect of most benefits provided … read more