VAT – opting to tax property

The option to tax is a VAT election that allows businesses to treat supplies of most non-residential land and buildings as taxable rather than VAT exempt. Once an option to tax is made, supplies in

Claiming to reduce payments on account

Self-assessment taxpayers are usually required to make payments on account to pay their Income Tax liabilities. These are paid in two instalments, the first on 31 January during the tax year and the

Key person policies and tax relief

Many businesses take out “key person” insurance policies to protect against the financial impact of losing an important employee, director or other individual who is central to the success