Company tax

Payrolling benefits in kind letter to employeeHMRC usually collects tax on benefits by adjusting an employee's code number so that extra tax is collected, through the PAYE system, each time they are paid salary. Payrolling achieves the same result but... Read more

Director's loan agreementA director shareholder doesn't have to sign a loan agreement when they borrow money from their company. The terms of borrowing can be agreed orally or just implied. However, in certain situations a director is required by compa... Read more

Director's loan account write-off letterAn overdrawn director's loan account can be cleared by the company if the directors or shareholders agree to write the loan off. However, it must get the paperwork right.Reporting requirementsWhere a director or ... Read more

Letter to HMRC  - problems with online filingIf you've missed the deadline for submitting your VAT return online (or paying your VAT electronically), you might be let off the hook where you can show this was caused by IT problems.Explain whyIf you we... Read more

Dividend voucherWhen your company pays a dividend it should provide each of the receiving  shareholders with a dividend voucher as a receipt for their records. Issue a voucherWhile not strictly necessary under company law, it's advisable for a compan... Read more

Company shares or securities reorganisation clearance letterWhere a company acquires 25% or more of the shares in another, or reorganises its share capital, it can ask for confirmation (clearance under s.138 Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992) tha... Read more

Employee business mileage recordEmployees and directors are required to keep a record of journeys for which they receive a mileage allowance from their employer or claim a tax deduction for business travel. A copy of the record should be retained by ... Read more

Employee expenses claim formWhere an employee or director claims expenses from your business you should ask them to provide details for your accounting and tax records. The need to keep recordsEach employee who claims business expenses over the year ... Read more

VAT online filing checklistIf you miss the deadline for submitting your return or paying your VAT, you may be liable to pay a surcharge. Our checklist will help you avoid this type of trouble.Online submissionAll VAT registered persons with a few exc... Read more