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Commodity codes, explained

If you move goods to or from anywhere in the world, you will need to use a commodity code to classify your consignment. Here’s what you need to know. What is a

EU VAT One-Stop-Shop to launch in July 2021

The European Commission, in response to the challenges created by the Coronavirus pandemic, has decided to postpone its new European VAT rules for business-to-consumer

VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme goes live

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced that its online VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme is now open for applications to help businesses arrange smaller monthly repay

Self-Assessment late payment penalties relaxed but interest still accrues

Following HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) announcement that it is waiving late filing penalties for Self-Assessment taxpayers who file by 28 February, it has now announce

The SME Brexit Support Fund: how do I apply and how much could I get?

The SME Brexit Support Fund will open to applications imminently. To help your business secure vital support, here’s everything you need to know. What is the SME

Basic rate taxpayers could face ‘high income’ child benefit charge

Due to a mismatch of earnings thresholds, basic rate taxpayers may unexpectedly come under the scope of the High Income Child Benefit Charge in April. The Low Incomes

The VAT Reverse Charge for the Construction Industry Scheme – Are you ready?

From 1 March 2021, businesses within the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) must record, report and pay VAT under the new VAT domestic reverse charge rules.

Large and medium-sized businesses need to be ready for IR35

Large and medium-sized businesses now just have a couple of months left to prepare for the changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35). From 6 April 2021, in most

Don’t forget to claim home working tax relief

Due to the ongoing restrictions of the Government’s Coronavirus response, millions of UK workers continue to work from home. Many may not be aware that they can claim