Book Keeping

VAT Accounting Schemes and Their Thresholds

VAT accounting schemes are special methods that allow businesses to calculate, report, and pay Value Added Tax(VAT) in simpler or more cash-flow-friendly ways. These schemes are typically designed for small and medium-sized businesses to reduce administrative effort. Each scheme comes with its own rules…

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How Does VAT Work for UK Business Owners?

For many new business owners, freelancers, and even experienced traders, VAT (Value Added Tax) can feel like one of the more confusing parts of navigating the UK tax system. Yet VAT is a fundamental part of doing business, and understanding how it works can…

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Double Taxation Agreement (DTA)

Double Taxation and UK Tax Rules Sometimes, people or businesses have to pay tax in more than one country on the same income, for example, if they live in one country but earn money in another. The UK has Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) with…

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Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR)

Tax reliefs in UK Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) is a tax relief in the UK that allows individuals to pay a reduced capital gains tax (CGT) rate of 10% on gains from qualifying business disposals. It was previously called Entrepreneurs’ Relief until the…

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Allowable Expenses Against Rental Property Income

Landlords can claim certain allowable expenses from their rental property income when calculating their taxable profits and can reduce their tax bill. All the exepnses other than the capital expenditures (for improvements to the property) are allowable expenses, as long as they are incurred…

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Who Should Submit a Tax Return?

You must send a tax return if in last tax year you: At GM Accountants & Tax Consultants, our team of qualified accountants can assist and guide you on submitting your tax return, amending a previously submitted return and other tax matters. Do not…

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Book Keeping

Book keeping is necessary for all businesses that are looking to keep themselves on track and under compliance with the tax authorities. Apart from the standard compliance activities these records can help you to secure finance, mortgages, prepare the business for sale and more…

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