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Tax rules for Christmas parties

It’s that time of year when most employers arrange a Christmas Party for their staff.  The rules around tax relief for Christmas parties are fairly generous so long as the party is open to all employees and not just directors/management. Party costs (including travel...

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Do you need to submit a Tax Return?

You need to submit an Income Tax return (for 2023/24) if HMRC send you a Tax Return to complete or, if you know that you have income tax or capital gains tax to pay. However, HMRC have a list of further circumstances where a Tax Return should be prepared, including:...

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How to complete a VAT return

Whether you are on the standard or the cash accounting scheme this is how you should complete your VAT return.  The only difference is that with the standard scheme you will include all transactions as at their...

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