What expenses can I put through my business?
Being a bit cheeky about what business expenses can be claimed may seem harmless in the moment. For example, like most of us this past year you’ve been working from home. You’ve noticed a great spot just right for a hot tub outside of your home office window, so you...
What do I need to do about my taxes if I’m buying and selling cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency is a relatively new thing compared to other income you’ll be paying taxes on as a business owner or employee. Because of its comparative newness, there isn’t a huge amount of understanding out there as to how to manage the tax impact. HMRC states that...
When should I register for VAT?
VAT can be a source of curiosity and confusion for business owners. Do you have to register for it or do you choose to? When is it necessary? And why? Is it a good thing? Though you can choose to voluntarily register for VAT at any time, there is a VAT registration...
Is Making Tax Digital just for VAT?
At the moment Making Tax Digital is only mandatory for VAT-registered businesses which are over the VAT registration threshold. And even then it is only a requirement for filing VAT returns. But is Making Tax Digital just for VAT? The short answer is no. MTD for VAT...
What is the process to pay a dividend
You want to pay a dividend because you’ve heard it’s the most tax-efficient way of taking an income from the business. But the process isn’t as simple as just drawing out cash. With dividends, its important you follow the right steps. HMRC are hot on compliance checks...Follow Starfish Accounting
