ASK ALEXA TO CONTACT HMRC FOR HELP
HMRC, Money Matters, Tax, Technology
HMRC has launched new and innovative technology to help more than 3 million customers renew their tax credits. HMRC has developed a customer-focused service through Amazon Alexa specifically for those seeking help with their tax credits renewals. Customers with Amazon Alexa-enabled devices can ask Alexa to ‘open HMRC’ and ask for help and information with […]
ANOTHER 100% TAX RELIEF ENDS NEXT YEAR – ACT SOON
Blog, Employers, Estate Planning, Tax, Technology
Currently the business premises renovation allowance provides 100% tax relief for the cost of renovating a commercial property located in one of the 2,000 or so designated disadvantaged areas, provided it has been out of commercial use for at least 12 months. The premises should then be brought back into commercial usage or rented out […]
100% TAX RELIEF FOR LOW EMISSION CARS TO CONTINUE
Currently 100% capital allowances are available when a business buys a motor car with CO2 emissions of no more than 75 grams per kilometer. Legislation has now been passed to reduce the threshold to just 50 grams from April 2018 but also to continue the tax relief for 3 years until 2021. Normally motor cars […]
MAKING TAX DIGITAL – TOO SOON?
George Osborne announced the introduction of digital tax accounts in his 2015 Budget, with more information being sent online to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) by employers, pension funds, banks and other institutions. This information will then be used to calculate individuals’ tax liabilities which may be viewed by them online. All this sounds great […]
BUY NEW MACHINERY BEFORE 6 APRIL?
Those running a business and making up accounts to 5 April should consider buying plant and machinery to take advantage of the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) of £200,000. The AIA provides a 100% tax write off for equipment used in your business. This tax relief extends to fixtures and fittings within business premises such as […]
MICROSOFT GETS IT RIGHT WITH WINDOWS 10
Blog, Business Tips, Technology
The reviews are good. So has Microsoft finally got it right with Windows 10? The new operating system (OS), available as a free upgrade for existing Windows 7 and Windows 8 (not including corporate) users, is built from the ground up to pursue Microsoft’s vision of a unified OS that spans all devices without alienating […]
Samsung Galaxy Alpha
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is Samsung’s first phone with a metal frame, and it’s the most aesthetically pleasing smartphone that the company has produced. Unfortunately, it is priced at a premium and doesn’t have the same set of features as the Galaxy S5 (available for the same price) so it is something of a compromise. […]
Apple Watch
Apple officially unveiled the Apple Watch at the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus launch event. It will be available in “early 2015”, starting at $349 in the USA with prices elsewhere yet to be announced (a rough conversion would be £220). Smartwatches have become increasingly popular since the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Gear. […]
Apple iPhone 6 – It’s Finally Here!
It’s been a long time coming, but Apple has finally launched the iPhone 6. In fact, they have launched two phones: the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. In response to market demand for phones with larger screens or “phablets”, which manufacturers such as Samsung and Sony have driven, Apple has had to offer […]
