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Effective tax planning is essential if you are to minimise your tax bills. Simple tax planning can significantly reduce your tax liabilities.

The self-assessment tax return is an unavoidable burden if you are liable for self-employed tax or have complicated income tax affairs.

Corporation tax is charged on a company's profits. If you trade as a limited company, ensure that paying this tax is as painless as possible.

National Insurance Contributions (NICs) are payable whether you are self-employed or employed by your own company, although different rates apply.

As well as your legal obligations, you’ll want to ensure that payroll is painless and that you use any opportunities to improve your tax-efficiency.

VAT

Effective VAT planning aims to ensure that VAT is relatively painless, and that you are reclaiming as much as possible of the VAT you pay.

Capital gains are made when you sell something for more money than you paid for it. As a result, you can be subject to tax. Take professional advice.

Business property taxes apply to businesses with commercial premises.There are two commercial property taxes: business rates and stamp duty land tax.

If you have tax problems or face a tax investigation, it pays to seek professional advice and you must act rather than just hoping for the best.

As well as your legal obligations, you’ll want to ensure that payroll is painless and that you use any opportunities to improve your tax-efficiency.

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A guide to tax rules on employee benefits, including bonuses, commission, share schemes, childcare and employee gifts, and how they affect PAYE, payroll and P11D forms.
You are legally obliged to operate PAYE for any employee with an income above the lower earnings limit.
Pay is an important issue for you and your employees. Incentive pay can form a key part of that offer if you get your incentive pay scheme right.
HMRC expect you to file pay information accurately and on time - and employees also won't be happy if they aren't paid correctly. Managing payroll.
Find out about how RTI penalties could apply to your business, depending on how many people you employ in each PAYE scheme, in this HMRC factsheet.
All employers are required to enrol eligible employees into a workplace pension scheme. Read our introduction to the rules and what your auto-enrolment obligations are.
Everything you need to know about UK tax codes, including how to find your tax code and how to change a tax code that's wrong.
The pros and cons of company cars for employers and employees; how to save tax paid on company cars.
Tax advice for UK employers: how to claim Employment Allowance and reduce the amount of employer’s Class 1 NICs you pay.
Tony Shanks of Tax Rebate Services provides useful advice on how to make sure you and your employees aren't missing out on mileage tax allowances.
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) affects businesses involved in construction and some businesses which spend large amounts on construction.
National Insurance overview for employers to help minimise National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and understand National Insurance rates and allowances.