Accounting periods for Corporation Tax
Companies often have to contend with having two different company accounting periods. This is because there are different rules for Companies House filings and for HMRC to whom any
Corporation Tax – reminder HMRC contact details
HMRC can be called by phone on 0300 200 3410 for help with general Corporation Tax enquiries. You will need your 10-digit Unique Tax Reference (UTR) when calling HMRC and this
Structures and Buildings Allowances
The Structures and Buildings Allowances (SBA) allows for tax relief on qualifying capital expenditure on new non-residential structures and buildings. The relief applies to the
Tell HMRC if your company is dormant
If a company has stopped trading and has no other income, then the company is usually classed as dormant for Corporation Tax purposes.
A company is usually dormant for Corporation
How CIS off-set works in practice
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a set of special rules for tax and National Insurance for those working in the construction industry. Businesses in the construction
Global minimum Corporation Tax of 15%
A new consultation has been published by the UK government seeking views for how a worldwide 15% minimum Corporation Tax should be enforced domestically. This follows more than 130
Company reconstructions – liabilities restriction
The rules for the Corporation Tax treatment of carried forward losses changed from 1 April 2017. The changes increased flexibility to set off carried forward losses against total
What can be transferred between group members?
Corporation Tax relief may be available when a company or organisation makes a trading loss. Companies that are eligible for group relief can transfer losses and certain other
Switching between film and TV reliefs
Film tax relief (FTR) can increase the amount of expenditure that is allowable as a deduction for tax purposes or, if a company makes a loss, can be surrendered for a payable tax
Payments received after company is dissolved
Any assets or rights (but not liabilities) remaining in a company at the date of dissolution will pass to the Crown as ownerless property. This happens under what is known as ‘bona