Personal tax

In-year pension contribution - claim for tax reliefIf you pay higher or additional rate tax through PAYE you can obtain further tax relief for personal pension contributions without having to wait until you complete your self-assessment tax return by... 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

Interest payable on loan account minuteWhere a director's loan account is in credit, the board can agree to pay interest on the balance. This should be recorded in a board minute.When to use this board minuteIt's advisable to set out the terms and cond... Read more

Director's or employee's loan account recordA taxable benefit in kind may arise where an employee or director borrows or uses their company's money. You must keep a record of money owed by the employee or director to enable you to calculate the taxable ... Read more

Licence agreementWhere your company makes a payment to you in return for being allowed to use your home or other property for its business, you should draw up an agreement to formalise the arrangement. A licence agreement, rather than a lease, provid... Read more

CGT schedule of capital enhancements The cost of enhancing an asset, such as structural alterations or improvements to a property, is a capital expense. The cost of the enhancement is deductible when calculating the capital gain or loss following the... Read more

Employees using their own cars for business policyIf employees use their own vehicles for business journeys, you should have a company policy which spells out the situation regarding insurance, parking and mileage rates at which you will reimburse th... Read more

Complaint letterUltimately, the Adjudicator's Office handles all complaints about HMRC. However, the adjudicator will only examine a complaint if it has been through the proper levels of authority within HMRC first.Set out your grievanceIf you feel yo... Read more