Get your business ready for Christmas | We look at Christmas parties, Christmas gifts and what to do if you need to pay your employees early
Dec 6 2024Christmas gifts of up to £50 per employee are tax free Employers should note that certain gifts to staff at..
Looking to pass on your business and worried about inheritance tax? Now is the time to start your succession planning
Dec 1 2024If you're concerned about the impact of inheritance tax on your succession planning, now is the time to start tax..
Meet the RA Accountants’ team at the London Vet Show – ExCel London, November 2024
Nov 11 2024RA Accountants will be exhibiting at this year’s London Vet Show. The London Vet Show is one of the veterinary..
Autumn Budget 2024
Oct 31 2024The Autumn Budget 2024 was the first delivered by a Labour Chancellor since 2010, and the first ever delivered by..
Meet the RA Accountants’ team at the CCR Exhibition – ExCel London, October 2024
Oct 4 2024RA Accountants will be exhibiting at this year’s CCR Congress. The event is the UK's largest congress shaping the future..
Meet the RA Accountants’ team at the Pharmacy Show – NEC, October 2024
Sep 22 2024RA Accountants will be exhibiting at this year’s Pharmacy Show. The event is the UK's only dedicated trade show and..
How to spot a fake Companies House Letter
Sep 10 2024Sadly, fraud is a major problem for many companies in the UK. Over half a billion pounds was lost to..
Should you pass on wealth now to avoid inheritance tax?
Sep 9 2024Many wealthy individuals are apparently passing on substantial amounts of their wealth in anticipation of possible changes to inheritance tax..
Beware the 60% income tax trap
Aug 20 2024What is the 60% income tax trap? It has recently been reported over half a million taxpayers paid a marginal..
20 years of RA Accountants – Celebrating two decades of client success
Jul 12 2024In 2004, Riz Akhtar partnered with Abdul Hafeez to form RA Accountants based in Eastcote. Since then, we have expanded..
Childcare accounts can subsidise summer childcare costs
Jul 3 2024If you have children under 12 who attend a nursery, after school club, playscheme or childminder, or you are considering..
HMRC update guidance on work travel & tax relief
May 22 2024Travelling from home to an employee’s normal workplace does not qualify for tax relief. This is referred to as “ordinary..
British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show Birmingham (BDCDS)
Apr 4 2024RA Accountants is delighted to be exhibiting at the 2024 British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show (BDCDS). The exhibition will..
Furnished holiday lettings – changes effective 6th April 2025
Apr 3 2024In the recent Spring Budget, the Chancellor announced that the current favourable tax treatment of furnished holiday lettings would be..
Do you need to restart your child benefit claim?
Apr 2 2024Following changes announced in the Spring Budget, it is estimated that some 180,000 couples eligible for child benefit will no..
Day nursery seminar: Maximising your profitability
Mar 26 2024Join us for a complimentary champagne and afternoon tea seminar on Friday 19th April, aimed at day nursery owners. The..
Payroll Updates for 2024-2025 Tax Year
Mar 19 2024Read our latest payroll update, which outlines key changes that HMRC will implement from the start of the new tax..
The 2024 Budget delivers few surprises
Mar 8 2024On Wednesday 6th March 2024, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, presented his Budget which delivered few surprises. As expected, there was..
BDIA Dental Showcase. Find us on Stand K59
Feb 13 2024The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) annual Dental Showcase will be taking place this year at the ExCel Exhibition Centre..
Porsche Dental Roadshow combines education, adrenalin and networking
Feb 8 2024RA Accountants is delighted to support the 2024 Porsche Dental Roadshow, organised by Clover Dental Fit Out. The roadshow comprises..
Year-end tax review 2023/2024, with actionable tax planning points
Feb 1 2024Read our year-end tax review 2023/2024, with actionable tax planning points to consider as part of your annual tax and..
The deadline for the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) filing is rapidly approaching
Jan 25 2024The deadline for filing the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) return is the 30th April each year. Companies that..
What are the benefits of cloud accounting?
Jan 15 2024Just like desktop spreadsheets have replaced paper record-keeping. Cloud accounting is replacing desktop spreadsheets as the preferred way to store..
British and International Franchise Exhibition 2024
Jan 12 2024The British and International Franchise Exhibition 2024 is taking place at Olympia London on 2nd & 3rd February 2024. Come..
Payroll Update – Autumn 2023
Dec 5 2023The recent Autumn Statement announced some significant changes that will affect companies’ payrolls. In particular, the main rates of National..
The Autumn Statement Explained
Nov 28 2023On Wednesday, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement Speech. During his speech he outlined that the government was..
RA Accountants sponsors residential surveyors CPD conference
Oct 27 2023RA Accountants is delighted to be supporting the CPD event organised by Professional Conferences on current residential property issues. Aimed..
Basis period reform: Major tax changes for unincorporated businesses and LLPs
Oct 22 2023Many sole traders and partnerships, including limited liability partnerships (LLPs), are going to be affected by basis period reform, which..
How to open a pharmacy in the UK: Our guide to opening a pharmacy
Oct 17 2023Opening a pharmacy can be an immensely exciting time. However, while it can be exciting, it can be difficult to..
Why profit forecasts are important to calculate your tax liabilities
Oct 14 2023Up-to date profit forecasts are important in order for us to help predict your taxable profits and tax liabilities. One..
Do you qualify for Stamp Duty Land Tax Relief on multiple dwellings or an uninhabitable property?
Sep 20 2023Are you eligible for a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refund? The rules are complex – making it easy to..
Crypto unencrypted | A Guide to Cryptoassets and Your Tax Obligations in 2023
Sep 18 2023The number of people holding cryptoassets has exploded in recent years. By 2022, it has been estimated around 5 million..
The London Dentistry Show – ExCel, October 2023
Sep 6 2023Come and meet the RA Accountants team at this year’s London Dentistry Show, which will be taking place at the..
How the High Income Child Benefit Charge might impact you
Sep 5 2023Parents and carers need to be aware that if either of the couple have ‘adjusted net income’ in excess of..
Back to school – set up a tax-free childcare account
Sep 5 2023The Government’s Tax-Free Childcare Accounts provide a 25% subsidy towards the cost of childcare. The account can be used to..
Breakdown of the latest changes to submitting a claim for R&D tax relief
Aug 16 2023The latest Finance Act includes two changes that will affect all R&D claims: A requirement to provide additional information before..
Planning a staff summer party? What are the tax implications?
Jul 29 2023The British summer is in full swing, with long daylight hours and (mostly) sunny weather. If you are an employer,..
Deadline for topping up NI contributions extended again to 5 April 2025
Jul 28 2023With all the changes to personal pensions in the Spring Budget, maximising the State Pension entitlement should not be overlooked...
Buy-to-Let basics: Letting out a residential property in the UK explained
Jul 11 2023The purchase of your first buy-to-let property is often an exciting moment. You have found the perfect property and are..
Suchita’s 10-year anniversary of working at RA
Jun 28 2023On the 31st of May we were delighted to celebrate 10 years of Suchita Shah working at RA Accountants. An excellent..
Join us at the Professional Conferences CPD event for dentists
Jun 22 2023RA Accountants will be sponsoring the next Professional Conferences CPD event for dentists in Bristol, which takes place at the..
How to set up as a franchisee in the UK
Jun 2 2023Franchise businesses are everywhere in the UK. Although you might not realise it, it is almost impossible to walk down..
VAT and Making Tax Digital
May 25 2023Changes to the VAT online account effective 15th May 2023 Unless you are already using Making Tax Digital (MTD) compatible..
RA will be exhibiting at the British & International Franchise Exhibition
May 25 2023Once again, specialist franchisee accountants, RA Accountants, will be exhibiting at this year’s British & International Franchise Exhibition. The show,..
RA Accountants sponsors Professional Conferences CPD dental events
Apr 25 2023Professional Conferences, established in 1999, has been offering cost-effective high quality CPD conferences for the dental profession since 2009. At..
Managing inheritance tax
Apr 20 2023What is inheritance tax? When you die, your estate is valued, and this value is subject to inheritance tax (IHT)...
P11D and P11D (b) update
Apr 19 2023Paper returns are no longer accepted for tax year ending 5th April 2023 From the 6th April, employers will now..
Payroll Update for the 2023/24 Tax Year
Mar 22 2023As the end of the financial year 2022/2023 is rapidly approaching, we have gathered a list of key changes that..
Download your Spring 2023 Budget Summary
Mar 16 2023On Wednesday 15th March 2023, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled his Spring Budget. The announcements centred around four key pillars:..
The 2023 BDIA Dental Showcase
Mar 7 2023The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) annual Dental Showcase will be taking place this year at the ExCel Exhibition Centre..
Check that your shares qualify for CGT Business Asset Disposal Relief
May 29 2021A recent case before the tax tribunal has confirmed that all of a company’s shares are ordinary shares except those..
Not all benefits need to be reported on Form P11D
May 28 2021Despite the coronavirus lockdowns HMRC still expect P11d forms reporting expenses and benefits to be submitted by the normal 6..
Advisory fuel rate for company cars
May 27 2021These are the suggested reimbursement rates for employees’ private mileage using their company car from 1 June 2021. Where there..
Reimburse private fuel by 6 July 2021 to avoid fuel benefit
May 26 2021Another consequence of the lockdown periods is that employees may have driven fewer private miles in their company cars, particularly..
Car benefit reduced where unavailable
May 25 2021P11d forms reporting benefits in kind provided to employees and directors need to be submitted to HMRC by 6 July...
Beware mini-umbrella company fraud
May 24 2021HMRC are urging businesses to look out for the use of mini-umbrella companies (MUCs) to pay contractors supplying their labour..
SUMMER ECONOMIC UPDATE – 8 July
Jul 10 2020On Wednesday, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak made a speech entitled “Summer Economic Update” where he unveiled further Government supports and he..
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