The Power to Snoop: HMRC
The Power to Snoop: HMRC You may have heard the advert on LBC radio: footsteps and then a warning that the tax authorities are on the warpath ready to catch would-be tax dodgers. Tax evasion is [...]
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Relocation, Relocation: A brief summary of relocation expenses you can claim from company
A brief summary of relocation expenses you can claim from company As a director/employee of your own company, if you move home/office due to relocation of your place of work there may be some [...]
Funding your child’s further education
Concerned about how to fund university for your child? Fees at most of the Ivy League universities in the UK are £9,000 per annum and on top of that are living expenses, accommodation and books. [...]
Annual Function Allowance
Annual Function Allowance of £150 Per head Q:I am the sole director of my own limited company, is it straightforward from an accounting standpoint to fund a small Christmas Party? I would like at [...]
Just doing their job? The bullying tax authorities
Just doing their job? The bullying tax authorities A couple of years ago HMRC wrongfully accused a successful drinks company of fraud, bringing one of its directors to the brink of bankruptcy and [...]
A Very Happy and Prosperous New Year!
We would like to wish each and everyone one of you a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Our January newsletter heralds an exciting and progressive year ahead for DNS, which we will keep you [...]
Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
How DNS will help you in Chancellor’s Autumn Statement The Chancellor delivered his autumn statement to parliament yesterday. What elements of it will affect you and your business, and how will [...]
Private Bank Transactions
Why private bank transactions should be kept separate from business transactions? Do you tend to pay for business expenses through your private bank account? Do you pay the odd company expense [...]
Temporary Workplace
Temporary Workplace 24 month rule? Many contractors may have heard of the 2 year or 24 month rule with respect to travel and subsistence expense claims. In this article, we have tried to provide a [...]
Visa Renewal Expenses
We have been asked at DNS many times whether expenses incurred in relation to visa renewals are legitimate business expenses, this includes travel and subsistence in the course of carrying out one’s [...]