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Why Allowable Expenses aren’t always Black and White

expenses

When it comes to allowable expenses, things aren’t always as straightforward as we’d like. The idea of reducing your tax bill by claiming legitimate expenses is appealing, but what happens when those expenses fall into a grey area? In this blog, we’ll explore some of the trickier expenses that aren’t always black and white, and

Demystifying tax codes: a business owner’s guide to 1257L and 0T

tax codes

When you dreamed of running your own business, you probably didn’t kick your heels in delight for the day you’d have to deal with tax codes! While a good understanding of them is needed to avoid paying more tax than necessary, they’re really not as complicated as they seem. Let’s look at how to find

Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Fixed Assets and Depreciation

What is a Fixed Asset? Alright, folks, let’s dive into the world of fixed assets. Imagine fixed assets as the big-ticket items in your business – the ones that stick around for a while and help you generate revenue. We’re talking about things like buildings, machinery, vehicles, and even that snazzy office furniture. Capitalisation: When

Understanding Inheritance Tax: A (hopefully) Simple Guide

Inheritance Tax

Unfortunately, Inheritance Tax comes at a time when we are already having to cope with the grief of a lost loved one and having to think about this tax is a major stress to compound this. In addition, it’s a tax where some planning can be done via some simple measures if your loved one