Monthly Archives: February 2025

Claiming VAT on pre-registration purchases

Businesses can reclaim VAT on pre-registration expenses if they relate to taxable supplies made after VAT registration. The rules differ for goods and services, with time limits of 4 years for goods and 6 months for services. Proper understanding ensures you don’t miss out. VAT can only be reclaimed if the pre-registration costs relate to […]

Self-employed must report profits on tax year basis

Big changes are here for the self-employed! From 2024-25, profits must align with the tax year, replacing the old “current year basis.” Overlap relief is ending, and transition profits will be spread over five years. Here’s how the new system affects your tax bill. The reform to the self-employed tax basis period has introduced significant […]