Tax Tips & News

01592631158

balfourshaw.co.uk

Home

Why Us

01/10/2015

October Tax Tips & News

Welcome to the Balfour Shaw Tax Tips & News monthly newsletter, bringing you the latest news to keep you one step ahead of the taxman.

If you need further assistance just let us know or send us a question for our Question and Answer Section.

We’re committed to ensuring none of our clients pay a penny more in tax than is necessary and they receive useful tax and business advice and support throughout the year.

Please contact us for advice on your own specific circumstances. We’re here to help!

Changes to NICs for the Self-employed

From 2015-16 onwards, the collection of Class 2 contributions will be through the self-assessment system Read More...

Spotlight on Contractor Loan Schemes

According to recent guidance published by HMRC, contractors and freelancers have been bombarded by promoters who make claims that they can help individuals take home up to 90% of their income using a contractor loan scheme. Read More...

Tax Credit Changes Approved

The government has recently confirmed that the draft Tax Credits (Income Thresholds and Determination of Rates) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 Read More...

IHT on Main Residence Nil-rate Band and Downsizing Proposals

HMRC have published a technical note covering the proposals, announced in the Summer Budget 2015, to phase in a new residence nil-rate band (RNRB) from 6 April 2017 when a residence is passed on death to a direct Read More...

October Questions and Answers

Q. I am a VAT-registered sole trader, owning a cycle shop in my local town. I am thinking of opening a second shop in another town and am wondering how I will deal with this for self-assessment and VAT. Will I need Read More...

October Key Tax Dates

1 - Due date for payment of Corporation Tax for the year ended 31 December 2014 Read More...

About Us

Balfour Shaw Accountants are based in Fife, offering local business owners and individuals a wide range of services.

All clients are entitled to fixed fees, work delivered on time and unlimited phone support. Visit our website https://balfourshaw.co.uk for more information.

10 Buko Tower Southfield Glenrothes Fife KY6 2SS

Balfour Shaw is a trading name of Balfour Shaw