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Basis Period Reform (BPR)

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MTD for ITSA and basis period reform - will it affect you?

Are you a sole trader or in a partnership? 

Do you have different accounting dates as the standard 6th April to 5th April? 

If you answered YES to both questions, some IMPORTANT changes will apply for the tax year 2023-24.

The “Basis Period Reform” (‘BPR’) will apply to you.

Any sole trader or partnership that does not have an accounting period ending between 31st March and 5th April (including 31st March and 5th April) will need to change the way they calculate their business profits for their 2023/24 tax return (and going forward).

If you have an accounting period ending between 31st March and 5th April  then you may be affected in the 2023/24 tax year if you have unused overlap relief but on the whole these could be treated as ending on the 5th April.

The Basis Period Reform (BPR) means that

Deadline for Voluntary Insurance Contributions Extended to 5th April 2025

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Deadline for Voluntary Insurance Contributions Extended to 5th April 2025

The original deadline for buying National Insurance ‘credit’ was 31st July 2023, but you can now ‘buy’ incomplete years to boost your state pension until 5th April 2025. The extension was approved by the Government, giving HMRC more time to deal with the process.

You can view our original blog on what you need to do to plug the gaps in your National Insurance contributions here.

What does it mean to be a Director?

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Your obligations as a Director can be ‘taxing’. Running a successful limited company typically involves administrative duties outlined by Companies House & HMRC. As the director you’ll also be responsible for ensuring the finances of the company are regulated and healthy.  At Taxfile we can help you focus on growing your business and take care […]

HMRC Waives Late Filing & Payment Penalty for 31st January Deadline

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HMRC has taken the decision to not issue a late filing penalty for anyone who does not submit their self-assessment tax return before midnight on 31st January 2022.  It is important to point out that the deadline for filing your 2020-21 tax return remains 31/01/22 but the waiving of the penalty allows anyone who is […]

Have You Received an Annual Return/Confirmation Statement Reminder?

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Please do not ignore the yearly e-reminder/letter, from Companies House, to submit the Annual Return/Confirmation Statement for your Company. Hi — I’m Eveline and I am the administrator/coordinator of the Limited Companies business team and this is one problem that we come across too often at Taxfile. As a Director, you just need to confirm […]

SEISS: The 5th & Final Round

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HMRC has already started contacting possible eligible sole traders and partnerships for the 5th and final Self Employed Income Support Scheme grant announced by the Government last year. HMRC’s online access for applications is due to open later this month (July) and the grant will cover the period 1st May 2021 through to 30th September […]