Author Archives: Fairhurst Accountants

Christmas gifts

Christmas gifts
December 3, 2019

You don’t have to pay tax on a benefit (gift) to your employee if all of the following apply:

  • it cost you £50 or less to provide
  • it isn’t cash or a cash voucher
  • it isn’t a reward for...

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Flood support

Flood support
December 3, 2019

The government announced 13 November that it will extend its Farming Recovery Fund to support farmers badly affected by the recent flooding across Yorkshire and the Midlands. Through this scheme, farmers and land managers who have suffered...

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Beefing-up UK exports

Beefing-up UK exports
October 24, 2019

UK farmers looking for opportunities to export beef products to China will be encouraged by the recent relaxation of export criteria. A recent UK government press release titled “China opens doors to British Beef” explains what is...

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Autumn Budget 2018

Autumn Budget 2018
October 30, 2018

Personal Tax and miscellaneous matters

 

Personal Tax allowance

The personal Income Tax allowance for 2019-20 will be increased to £12,500 (2018-19 £11,850). It will...

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Tax Diary June/July 2018

Tax Diary June/July 2018
June 6, 2018

1 June 2018 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 August 2017.

19 June 2018 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 June 2018. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 June 2018)

19 June...

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