Specialist Tax Statutory Instruments
Regulations have been laid to reverse legislation that was introduced in 2019, which narrowed the scope of the previous VAT relief for energy-saving materials (ESMs), and to introduce a temporary zero rate of VAT for the installation of ESMs from 1 April 2022-31 March 2027 in England, Wales and Scotland.
Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Payment of tax due under self assessmentNormal due dateIndividuals are usually required to pay any outstanding income tax, Class 2 and Class 4 national insurance, and capital gains tax due for the tax year by 31 January following the end of the tax year (ie 31 January 2025 for the 2023/24 tax year).
Class 1 v Class 1AClass 1 and Class 1AClass 1 and Class 1A are the categories of NIC that can be charged on expenses reimbursed and benefits provided to employees. These classes are mutually exclusive. A benefit cannot be subject to both Class 1 and Class 1A NIC. Three requirements must be met
Sales, advertising and marketingExpenditure on sales, advertising and marketing activities may include amounts which are disallowable for the purposes of calculating trading profits. This may be because the expenditure is:鈥apital in nature (see the Capital vs revenue expenditure guidance note)鈥ot
