Delay in reform of VAT penalty system
The reform of the VAT penalty system, which brings consistency to late payment and interest penalties and replaces the default VAT surcharge with a points based system, has been delayed until January 2023.
The Glasgow Climate Pact
The headlines from the Glasgow Climate Pact and signposting to resources to help SMEs rise to the challenge.
Regular check ups on the financial health of your business
Regular check ups on the financial health of your business, particularly on cashflow, let you spot and resolve potential problems before they become major issues.
HMRC delays Making Tax Digital for ITSA
Although the government has delayed its plans for the introduction of Making Tax Digital for ITSA (Income Tax Self-Assessment), Bates Weston urges self employed and landlords to make the move to digital record keeping sooner rather than later.
What VAT rate applies to the hospitality industry from 1 October 2021?
Supplies made by the hospitality industry that have been subject to a 5% VAT rate since July 2020, will become liable to 12.5% VAT between 1 October 2021 and 31 March 2022.
Penalties for late submissions to HMRC
A recap of HMRC’s proposals to reform the penalties for late submissions to a points based system.