Tax-efficient benefits for SMEs

Tax-efficient benefits for SMEs

At Harold Sharp, we understand the importance of offering valuable benefits to your employees while maintaining tax efficiency. We know that even small, sundry benefits can significantly enhance employee satisfaction and loyalty (we looked at this in some detail in...
Are you ready? Your guide to self-assessment tax returns

Are you ready? Your guide to self-assessment tax returns

As we move into August, it’s time to start thinking about your self-assessment tax return. Whether you’re a seasoned freelancer, a new small business owner or simply someone with additional income that needs to be reported, understanding the key deadlines and tips for...
What is a trivial benefit?

What is a trivial benefit?

It is sometimes the little things that matter and employee satisfaction and engagement is forefront for many employers. As a business owner in the UK, understanding how to effectively make use of tax-efficient benefits for your employees is essential. One option to...
Holding Companies: To have and to hold

Holding Companies: To have and to hold

We often receive questions about the intricacies of holding companies. These queries typically range from compliance, taxation issues and operational challenges. In this Tax Tuesday, we break down what a holding company is and highlight six reasons why this...
Challenging the fundamentals – VAT on Education

Challenging the fundamentals – VAT on Education

With the General Election bringing potential for a Labour government led by Sir Keir Starmer, there’s speculation that VAT at the standard rate could be imposed on private school fees. Applying VAT to private school fees involves more than just increasing the...