The Most Tax Efficient Way To Pay Yourself

When you are running your own business, there are many things that you need to keep in mind and many different factors to focus on. One of the key ones is how you can extract profits from the business in the most tax-efficient way. So, in this article, we will talk about the most tax efficient way to pay yourself.

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Making Tax Digital For VAT Registered Businesses

Making Tax Digital (MTD), the new scheme from HMRC, which requires VAT-registered businesses to use a digital system to file their taxes, is now up and running. All businesses with a turnover which is above the VAT threshold (£85,000 in 2019) are required to keep digital records for VAT and use compatible software to give their records to HMRC.

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UK Sugar Tax Pros And Cons

The new, so-called sugar tax has been a contentious issue since it was first raised. Some, including many doctors and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, have been in support with calls for a tax against sugary drinks since 2014. Others have been hoping PM Theresa May would reverse her position before the due date, since it was first announced. April 6, 2018, has come and gone however, so the tax is now officially in effect.

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Brexit Accounting Implications & Tax Consequences

Following the previous year’s Leave victory, the UK Government officially started the Brexit process on March 29, 2017. With intentions to formally leave the EU within two years, businesses and traders must prepare for the inevitable tax law changes. They will additionally need to accept the Brexit accounting implications it will have on company accounts.

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