Category Archives: Expenses

Claiming tax relief for working from home

Employees working from home may be able to claim tax relief for certain home-related bills they pay that are related to your work. Employers may

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Professional bodies approved for tax relief

Many professionals such as accountants, lawyers and health professionals are required to make a subscription to a professional body or learned society. HMRC has recently published an updated list of […]

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Business advice Burton on Trent - VAT and Business Gifts

VAT and business gifts

In general, VAT does not have to be accounted for on business gifts to the same person as long as the total cost of the gifts does not exceed £50 (before […]

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Post cessation receipts and payments

There are special rules for the taxation of post-cessation receipts and expenses after a trade has ceased. These provisions also apply to professions and vocations as they apply to trades. […]

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Décor and plant and machinery allowances

Capital Allowances are the deductions that allow businesses to secure tax relief for certain capital expenditures. Capital Allowances are available to sole traders, self-employed persons, or partnerships, as well as […]

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Pre-trading expenditure Alexander Accountancy Burton on Trent

Pre-trading expenditure

There are special tax reliefs for pre-trading expenses that are incurred before a business starts trading. These could include expenses that are required to help a business prepare for trading such […]

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How to claim tax relief on employment expenses

If you are an employee that needs to buy substantial equipment to use as part of your employment you may be able to claim tax relief. In most cases

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Mobile phone exempt costs

When an employee incurs costs for the provision of mobile phones to employees it is important to understand the correct tax treatment of these

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