Tax Planning

Tax Planning

Our business tax planning service is designed to offer you an experienced and effective approach to managing your business’ tax liability.

In today’s dynamic financial landscape, businesses face the challenge of complying with complex tax laws and regulations. Using our comprehensive tax planning service can help ensure your business is paying the correct amount of tax and not a penny more.

Strategic business tax planning tailored for you

Business tax planning helps you to effectively manage your tax obligations and make educated business decisions.

Our experienced and professional accountants provide uniquely designed tax planning solutions to meet the needs of your business. Our experts are up to date with the latest tax changes, offering relevant tax planning advice to minimise your tax liabilities.

Our business tax planning service

Successful business tax planning can make a huge difference to your profits, tax liability and the growth of your business. Our knowledgeable advisors will We work with you and your business to find tax saving opportunities relevant to your circumstances.

What are business tax planning strategies?

Examples of business tax planning include:

  • Use of capital allowances : Ensuring you claim eligible capital allowances will reduce your tax liability.
  • R&D relief : For eligible businesses, Research and Development (R&D) relief is invaluable as it offers a high level of tax relief.
  • Review profit extraction : Different types of income can attract different tax rates, planning how you pay yourself is important.
  • Consider the most tax-efficient structure for your business : Considering the difference between business structures such as sole trader and limited company is an important discussion when it comes to tax planning.
  • Expenses : Maximising business expenses will reduce your taxable profits. We can help you make sure you’re including all you should be to maximise your tax savings.

Tailored Solutions for Every Business Journey

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1. Can directors pay themselves a bonus?

    Directors can receive bonuses and these are often annual and tied to performance. Like a salary, bonuses are subject to income tax and National Insurance Contributions where applicable.

  • 2. How do I pay employers national insurance?

    An employers' NIC bill must be paid each month or quarter depending on how you run your payroll. It is paid along with any PAYE tax due to HMRC. You can pay your employers NIC liability online, or you can make a bank transfer or pay by cheque. You must allow time for your payment to clear by the deadline of 22nd of the month.

  • 3. How do I pay myself from a limited company?

    If you are a director of a limited company, you can receive a salary, bonus and receive benefits. If you are also a shareholder you can be paid a dividends from post-tax profits. For more information on how to pay yourself from a company, including the balance of salary and dividend income and what will affect your decision in our guide to directors’ pay.

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