HMRC calls for early R&D submissions

Innovative businesses that receive tax relief through research and development (R&D) SME tax credits are being urged to submit their latest claims urgently. HMRC said firms should "submit claims as soon as possible to avoid a delay in receiving payments between...

MTD extension to cost taxpayers £1.5bn

Delays to Making Tax Digital are expected to cost taxpayers one-off transitional costs of £1.5 billion, HMRC reported in its annual accounts. HMRC said the extension of MTD would cost the 4.2 million businesses and landlords who file self-assessment tax returns a...

37% of businesses report higher prices

Prices of materials, goods and services increased faster than usual in October 2021, data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows. Nearly two fifths (37%) of businesses reported the prices of materials, goods and services purchased last month had increased...

Autumn Budget 2021: key business announcements

Business rates reform The publication of a long-awaited review of business rates brought with it a series of measures to adjust the system. This included a 50% cut to rates for eligible retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in 2022 to 2023, up to a cap of...