December Tax Newsletter
| Welcome to the Hartley Fowler LLP Tax Tips and News monthly newsletter, bringing you the latest news to keep you one step ahead of the taxman. If you need further assistance just let us know or send us a question for our Question and Answer Section. We’re committed to ensuring none of our clients pay a penny more in tax than is necessary and they receive useful tax and business advice and support throughout the year. Please contact us for advice on your own specific circumstances. We’re here to help! |
| Latest news round-up The first tax sites in the Freeports announced at the Spring Budget have now been designated, meaning that businesses operating within them can now access some of the reliefs. Read More… |
| Using the Import One-Stop-Shop for low value sales The old low value import VAT threshold of €22 was abolished in June 2021. All exports (which now include sales of goods to the EU) are subject to VAT. Where the total value of the shipment doesn’t exceed €150, the seller can opt to charge VAT at th Read More… |
| EIS – FTT considers risk to capital condition The enterprise investment scheme (EIS) is a collection of tax incentives aimed at encouraging private investment into younger trading companies. EIS is well established; however, the rules have been subject to various changes and additions over the years. Read More… |
| Let property: improvement v repair The tax rules property businesses have changed considerably since 2010, for example the restriction of relief for financing costs to the equivalent of a basic rate tax reducer (at best). Almost all these changes have been made with the aim of making prope Read More… |
| December Questions and Answers Q. I recently made an investment of £100,000 under the Seed EIS scheme. However, as I don’t have much income in the current tax year, I am going to make a carry back claim. I have also read that there is a 50% CGT exemption available. Should I sell some o Read More… |
| December Key tax dates 1 – Due date for payment of Corporation Tax for accounting periods ending 28 February 2021 7 – Electronic VAT return and payment due for quarter ended 31 October 2021 Read More… |
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