Category Archives: Taxable Benefits

Staff entertaining expenses dentists need to get their teeth into

dental blog

We know that our dental clients like a party, as do we, but do you know the staff expenses tax implications of entertaining and Christmas bonuses? An annual Christmas party, or a meal and drinks out with your staff is enough to trigger a tax charge if the limits are […]

Navigating the Complexities of Business Tax

Running A Limited Company Guide

Taxation is a critical aspect of running a business, and understanding its complexities is essential for limited company owners. Our comprehensive guide ‘Running a Limited Company: A practical guide for business owners’, provides a breakdown of key business tax considerations, including dividend tax, VAT, National Insurance Contributions (NICs), Corporation Tax, […]

Navigating the tax treatment of Furnished Holiday Lets

holiday let

Let’s delve into the fascinating realm of the UK tax treatment of Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs). If you’ve ever dreamt of turning your cozy cottage or charming apartment into a holiday retreat, you’re in the right place. Here we will untangle the complexities of tax rules and discover how FHLs […]

Zero and low emission vehicle tax

zero emissions

With the UK Government being committed to ending the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by the end of 2035 the current tax regime for cars is naturally favourable for zero and low emission vehicles. A summary of the main low emission vehicle tax benefits is provided below.   […]

Financial Planning Life Stages: planning for retirement

retirement planning

In this vlog we discuss retirement planning with our model couple, Andy and Sarah to ensure they don’t run out of money. Andy and Sarah are now in their late 50s – they have a joint income of £140k, they have savings in stocks and shares and investment ISAs and […]

Qualifications and Training tax rules

Qualifications tax

While you may have revelled the thought about finishing your qualifications at school/college/university, for a lot of people learning continues far beyond the conventional educational institutions. Work-based learning to ensure you keep your own or your employees’ skills as up to date as possible has become the norm, with many […]

R&D Changes April 2023

R&D

There has been a lot of chatter on Robson Laidler’s website and social media regarding R&D and the changes that have recently taken place. Whilst these changes have been notable, they are not exactly radical to the point where you need to rethink your entire R&D strategy. However, the additional […]

What is VAT Disaggregation?

VAT

Usually, the mention of VAT makes people groan and mumble, probably because everyone has to pay it, whether it’s to fill up your car, ordering a pint, or even on a packet of Rolos as a treat for yourself (or maybe your kids if you’re feeling generous).   Different Rates […]

Opticians – tax considerations

Eye Tests

One of the popular questions we get asked is about the provision of free eye tests and glasses by employers.   Currently, the Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations state that, if you are a regular user of visual displays and need an eye test, your employer must pay for the […]