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Claiming R&D Tax Relief
SmallBusiness.co.uk explores why it’s worth it for innovative companies to claim R&D Tax Relief.
New penalties for incorrect tax returns
Penalties for incorrect tax returns and documents have changed so please check your records are accurate and up to date.
Running a business or letting your home
If you use your home for business purposes, you may be able to set off some of the interest against business income.
Tax savings and working from home
Working from home can be very tax efficient for small businesses, says Paul Webb, tax partner at RJP.
Tax dilemmas
Every small business should make their business tax as efficient as possible, this guide will help ensure you’re not paying HMRC too much.
Ways to cope with Corporation Tax
Corporation Tax can cause a big headache for SMEs. Read our guide on how to pay HMRC its tax on the wealth you create.
How to tackle PAYE
The rules and red tape around hiring staff for the first time can be daunting for any small business owner. So read our guide on how tackle PAYE.
Tax deferrals: lifeline to SMEs
There are fears that the government has plans to end its tax deferral scheme, leaving many owner-managers in the deep end. Here we speak to businesses and experts about why it's crucial to keeping SMEs afloat.
Government tax drives
The UK national deficit is around 63 per cent of GDP and it’s going to be entrepreneurs who settle the balance through higher taxes
What the Budget means for SMEs
In his Budget George Osborne promised to spread the pain fairly. Here small businesses tell us what the chancellor’s tax hikes and concessions will mean for them.
Six ways to keep HMRC happy
Tax is a headache at the best of times, let alone during a recession. Express Tax Solutions’ Parvinder Kaur offers six tips to avoid getting into hot water with HMRC.
Businesses say "no" to PBR
Slashing VAT and increasing National Insurance has left the nation's owner-managers decidely underwhelmed. Here SmallBusiness.co.uk gets their reaction to the pre-budget report:
Cash in on tax credits
Research and development (R&D) tax credits are a tax relief based on your company’s investment in innovative technology. They can either reduce your tax bill or, for some small to medium-sized companies, offer a cash sum.
Guide to online tax returns
The deadline for online self-assessment tax returns is looming. Anyone who fails to meet it will receive a £100 fine plus interest if payments are still outstanding. Read our last-minute guide to avoid penalties.
