by AJN Accountants | Aug 10, 2023 | Advice, Business, FAQs, News, Small Businesses
As we approach the summer holidays, it is not unusual for business owners to receive requests from friends/family for their children conducted a summer placement. In such a scenario it is important to carefully consider the below factors before accepting any children...
by AJN Accountants | Jul 25, 2023 | Accounting, Advice, FAQs, Financial planning, pensions, Property, Tax planning
Student loan repayments (SLR) are normally deducted under PAYE from employment income so many people incorrectly assume that SLR are not due on other ‘unearned income’ such as rent or pensions. SLR will in fact be payable where the unearned...
by AJN Accountants | Jul 7, 2023 | Property, VAT
When purchasing commercial premises you need to know whether VAT will be added to the price as the stamp duty land tax charge (or similar taxes in Wales or Scotland) is calculated on the VAT inclusive value. Most older commercial buildings will be exempt from VAT...
by AJN Accountants | Jun 26, 2023 | Advice, Business, News, Tax planning
Petrol and diesel pump prices are high but the tax-free mileage rates payable to employees who use their own vehicles for business have not been adjusted for over a decade. VehicleFirst 10,000 miles per yearAbove 10,000 miles per yearCars and...
by AJN Accountants | Jun 8, 2023 | pensions
The amount of your state pension is largely determined by how many years of NIC you have completed during your working life. You can check your NIC record in your online personal tax account (www.gov.uk/personal-tax-account). You normally need 35 full years of NIC to...