Questions and answers from our September 2019 newsletter, including how staff social events are taxed and claiming tax back on costumes.

HMRC is helping VAT-registered companies prepare for Brexit on 31 October by automatically issuing them with an EORI number. Businesses will not be able to move goods in and out of the UK without one.

As reports of impersonation fraud increase, HMRC have released guidance on how to spot a scam email and what to do if you receive a message purporting to be from HMRC.

Questions and answers from our August 2019 newsletter, including capital gains on antiques, flat rate scheme and company mobile phones.

HM Treasury and HMRC have recently published a summary and response document relating to the consultation on a new capital allowance for structures and buildings (SBA) which allows businesses that invest in new builds or renovations on or after 29 October 2018 to claim tax relief at 2% a year on eligible costs.

Pensions are a particularly tax-efficient form of savings since nearly everyone is entitled to receive relief on contributions up to an annual maximum regardless of whether they pay tax or not.

HMRC are currently running a campaign to remind people that they could get up to £2,000 per child, per year, towards childcare costs.

Questions and answers from our July 2019 newsletter, including tax-free childcare, structures and buildings allowance and pension contributions.

The National Insurance Contributions Bill was introduced into Parliament on 25 April 2019, containing provisions designed to align the income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) treatment of termination awards and sporting testimonials, closing a loophole which currently allows effective tax planning.