IR35 – Important Changes From 6 April 2021
What is IR35? IR35 is a tax anti-avoidance rule designed to combat “disguised employment” in situations where an individual contractor is providing their personal services (i.e. their labour) to an end-user via their own intermediary, such as a personal services company or partnership (PSC) for tax benefits. Under current (i.e. pre-April 2021) IR35 rules, the […]
Supreme Court Tells Insurance Companies To Pay Claims Over Covid
Thousands of businesses are to receive payouts for losses from the covid-19 pandemic after the Supreme court has set out when insurance claims should be paid. The Supreme court has upheld the arguments that have been made by the financial regulator and dismissed those of the insurance industry. The result of this will be millions […]
How to defer payment of the March, May & June 2020 VAT returns
If you deferred VAT between 20 March and 30 June 2020 and still have payments to make, you can: pay the deferred VAT in full on or before 31 March 2021 opt in to the VAT deferral new payment scheme when it launches in 2021 contact HMRC if you need more help to pay […]
No Fine If Covid Makes You Miss Your Tax Return Deadline
You will no longer be fined for filing your tax return late if your business has been affected by coronavirus. These new rules will benefit millions of workers and will alleviate some pressure off many individuals. Those affected businesses that will not be able to file their tax returns by 31 January will be able […]
Check to see if simplified expenses could save money for your business
If you are a sole trader or partnership, there are 2 ways that you can calculate business expenses for vehicles, working from home and living on your business premises. You can use simplified expenses or calculate your expenses by working out their actual cost. *Please note that simplified expenses cannot be used by limited […]
The Tampon Tax Has Been Abolished Within The UK
After a lot of dispute over recent years, the ‘tampon tax’ has been abolished. As a result, a zero rate of VAT now applies to women’s sanitary products as of 1 January 2021. This comes as part of the governments action to end Period Poverty which includes the roll out of free sanitary products in […]
The Chancellor announces £4.6 billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs.
Following news last night (4 January) that the UK will be placed in another national lockdown, the government have announced that they will be offering new lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs over the coming months. Businesses across the country in the leisure, retail and hospitality industries have been forced to close […]
Are You & Your Business Ready For Brexit?
The UK has left the EU and there are now only 10 days remaining before we will be forced to face new rules for business with the EU. Additionally, we will also be forced to face a range of different protocols, especially when planning to travel abroad. These may include renewing your passport, taking out […]
NR Barton Team Raise Over £500 For Wigan Youth Zone
Every year, a charity very close to our hearts (Wigan Youth Zone), makes a donation of perishable food and other domestic products to over 80 families across the Wigan borough. The restrictions imposed by Coronavirus have resulted in donations being slow so far this year. However, although things are different, the Christmas Festivities must still […]
NR Barton Christmas Appeal
2020 has undoubtedly been a very difficult year for people, businesses, and the economy. However, as we are approaching the Christmas season, it is important that we continue to make a positive impact in the local community, despite all the doom and gloom brought upon us by the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, here at NR […]
