Present rates of Corporation Tax
Corporation Tax rises with profit levels. Marginal relief bridges the gap, easing businesses from the 19% small profits rate to the 25% main rate.
The Corporation Tax Main Rate
Tax refunds for dissolved companies
Dissolving a company ends its legal existence — but unresolved assets become property of the Crown under bona vacantia. Directors must act carefully to settle assets and
Definition of R&D for tax purposes
When claiming tax relief or capital allowances on R&D, it’s crucial to ensure activities meet strict statutory definitions. Understanding Section 437 ITA and DTI guidelines is
R & D clearance consultation
Following the Spring Statement, HMRC is inviting feedback on the idea of expanding the use of advance clearances for R&D tax reliefs, aiming to reduce errors and fraud, provide
Group relief for trading losses
Group relief helps reduce the overall Corporation Tax of a group of companies by allowing them to share losses. For example, if a parent company has profits of £1,000 and its
Tax relief for structures and buildings expenditure
Maximise your tax relief with the Structures and Buildings Allowances (SBA). If you have invested in new or renovated commercial structures, you could claim 3% relief
Tax relief for zero emission cars and electric charge points
Great news for businesses! Tax relief on zero-emission cars and EV charge points has been extended until 2026. This move aligns with the UK’s ambitious Zero Emission Vehicle
Could you claim R&D relief?
From April 2024, UK businesses can access enhanced R&D tax relief through the merged RDEC and new ERIS schemes. With generous deductions and credits for R&D-intensive
Taxation of double cab pick-ups
The tax treatment of double cab pick-up vehicles (DCPUs) has been clarified as part of the recent Budget announcements. This follows a chequered history of the tax treatment of
Relief for company tax losses
Corporation Tax relief may be available when a company or organisation incurs a trading loss, a loss on the sale or disposal of a capital asset, or on property income. Tax relief