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Autumn Statement Highlights

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced his Autumn Statement outlining measures to address the £55 billion gap in public finances and manage the impending recession. Here are the main points.

Basis Period Reform: Will it affect your business?

The Government is reforming income tax basis periods. You need to know if and how this may affect your business?

Profit Extraction – salary, dividends or both?

What's most tax efficient for Company Directors, a salary or dividends.

Gold Standard for GWA’s Payroll Team

Greaves West & Ayre’s payroll department has been awarded the Payroll Assurance Scheme accreditation.

Door closes on old Gateway for VAT return submission

The old online Government Gateway Account for the submission of monthly and quarterly VAT returns is closing. Make sure you avoid penalties for non-compliance.

Mini-Budget: the new Chancellor’s amendments

On 17 October the new Chancellor reversed almost all the mini-budget announcements made by Kwasi Kwarteng on 23 September.

HMRC raises late payment interest rates

Following the recent Bank of England interest rate rise, late payment interest rates levied by HMRC have been increased. 

Mini-Budget Autumn 2022 – what you need to know

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled the government's ‘Growth Plan’ package.
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Early Bird Tax Benefits

Do you think if you file your tax return early you will have to pay your tax earlier too? Thankfully, this is not true. But there are benefits to filing your tax return and completing your accounts early.

Should I register my business for VAT?

Should a business voluntarily register for Value Added Tax (VAT)? Whether it is beneficial for your business will depend on a range of factors.

New rules regarding Trust registration

Thursday 1 September is the deadline for the new rules regarding Trust registration. Do they apply to you?

Research and Development Relief – More Trial than Success

HMRC is increasing checks on R&D tax credit claims to stop the abuse of the relief. Find out in simple terms if your business could still benefit from R&D tax relief.