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Tax relief on pension contributions for employees

Receiving tax relief on pension contributions into a workplace pension is a great way to help prepare for retirement. In addition, contributions from your employer can make the pension savings even greater. If you are automatically enrolled into a

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Incorporation Relief may reduce your CGT bill

When a sole trader or partnership transfers a business to a limited company, a chargeable gain may arise. This is usually calculated by comparing the market value of the business assets at the date of incorporation with their original cost. Without

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Official rate of interest for beneficial loans

Employers providing loans to employees or directors need to ensure they correctly calculate any taxable benefit using HMRC’s official rate of interest. Where a loan is provided at no interest or at a rate below the official rate, a taxable benefit

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Benefits of SEIS and EIS Advance Assurance

Businesses seeking investment through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) or Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) can benefit from obtaining advance assurance from HMRC before approaching investors. Advance assurance allows a company to ask

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When to register for Corporation Tax

Companies and other organisations that are liable for Corporation Tax must ensure they register with HMRC at the correct time. Failing to register when required could result in missed filing obligations and potential penalties. Most limited

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