Muressaccounts Co / Tax Tips
I’ve lost count of the number of shop owners and small retailers who’ve told me, “We had a big refit two years ago — I don’t think we ever claimed the allowances.” It’s one of the most...
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School uniforms have long been a recognizable part of the educational landscape in France, and their role goes far beyond simple appearance. In many discussions about education, uniforms are often...
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I often get asked by clients how to reclaim fuel and mileage when a car is used for both personal and business trips — and how to do it without waving a red flag in front of HMRC. It’s a common...
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I regularly help small retailers untangle questions about capital allowances, and one of the topics that comes up again and again is: can you claim for second‑hand plant and machinery? The short...
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Running a small company means directors sometimes need to borrow from their business — it’s common, practical and often harmless when handled correctly. But get the paperwork or timings wrong and...
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I’ve seen it too many times: a business owner opens their accounting software the week their VAT return is due and finds a nasty surprise — sales that weren’t recorded, bank fees that ate into...
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I remember the first time a creative agency client asked me whether their work could qualify for R&D tax relief. They were a small team producing interactive campaigns, bespoke web apps and motion...
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When two partners run a limited company together, one of the first questions I hear is: “How should we split salary and dividends to be tax-efficient — and how do we avoid pension-related...
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I’m going to walk you through a practical, low-risk way to reclaim VAT on purchases that are used for both business and private purposes — without waving a red flag in front of HMRC. I’ve...
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When a sole trader incorporates, one of the first and most impactful decisions is how to split remuneration between salary and dividends. I see business owners agonise over this — partly to...
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