Claim tax relief for additional costs of working from home
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the advice was ‘work from home if you can’. As a result, millions of employees found themselves working at home, often at very short notice. Many still have not returned to the workplace, and homeworking (whether fully or flexibly) is here to stay. Employees will generally incur additional costs as a…
Read articleNIC and company directors
Special rules apply to company directors when it comes to calculating their Class 1 National Insurance liabilities. Why the rules Directors, particularly of personal and family companies, can control how and when they are paid and, in the absence of special rules, would be able to reduce their Class 1 National Insurance liability by manipulating…
Read articleExploiting the staycation trend – Buying a holiday let
Those looking to buy an investment property may wish to consider a holiday let. Not only do the second and subsequent homes benefit from SDLT savings as a result of the temporary increase in the SDLT threshold, they can also benefit from the favourable tax regime for furnished holiday lettings. Tax advantages There are special…
Read articleACQ5 Awards – An Honour Granted to Select Organisations & Professionals
The ACQ5 annual awards program recognizes organizations that have achieved beyond exceptional commercial success in their designated area of expertise. Since 2005, the ACQ has acknowledged organizations worldwide, celebrating their achievements, milestones and innovations through their annual award programs. The award is only presented to professional sector organizations that have demonstrated quality and excellence in…
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