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Act now to mitigate the increase in the corporate tax rate

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. From 1 April 2023, the corporation tax rate will be increasing from 19% to 25% for companies with taxable profits over £250,000. Companies with taxable profits of less than £50,000 will continue to pay tax at 19%. Should you shorten your accounting period?

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Directors’ loan accounts: carefully balancing the books

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Sourcing funds for the accoun t A directors’ loan account records money lent to, or borrowed from, the company by its directors which isn’t a business cost, such as salary or expense payments, or a dividend to a shareholder. per cent on the loan.

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TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS SECTOR CHALLENGES

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Strategic divestments could help to raise the funds needed to invest, which may in turn help to minimise corporate tax liabilities by creating an opportunity to claim R&D tax relief.

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Timing is Everything: Elevate Your Retail Business with Smart Year-End Planning Strategies for Optimal Profits

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. When it comes to accounting year ends, most UK companies tend to fall into one of three categories. They choose a 31 March year end as it broadly ties up with the UK tax year. When do I need to pay my corporation tax?

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Manufacturing: Spring Budget Predictions & Wish List

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Corporation Tax A reduction in the headline rate of corporation tax to support UK business in a challenging economic climate. What could we expect to see from the Spring Budget 2024?

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Tax relief on energy efficient vehicles

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. For example, if an energy-efficient vehicle cost £100,000, this would lead to a deduction against the taxable profits of £100,000, generating tax relief of £25,000 (assuming corporation tax paid at the new 25%, as from April 2023 corporation tax rates are due to increase).

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Navigating the New Year Slump: Mastering the Art of Cashflow for Hospitality Businesses

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Likewise, if you add to this wages, payroll taxes, VAT, corporation tax payments, loan repayments, deposit movements and other overheads, the situation can become even more complicated. As sales dip after the festive season, maintaining cash flow becomes crucial.