April 2022 News Update – featuring additional news developments from our newsletter series. Stay informed with the latest news in business support and financial affairs.

Key Dates Coming Up

Corporation tax due – 1 May

for accounting periods ended 31 July 2021 where not payable by instalments

P46 (car) forms due – 3 May

for the quarter ended 5 April 2022 (where benefits not payrolled)

Employment intermediary reports due – 5 May

for quarter ended 5 April 2022

Deadline for amending employment intermediary reports – 5 May

for quarter ended 5 January 2022

VAT payments due – 6 May

for month or quarter ended 31 March 2022 if not paid by Faster Payments

VAT returns and payments due – 7 May

(if paid by Faster Payments) for month or quarter ended 31 March 2022

Corporation tax instalment payments due – 14 May

for large companies as follows:

• Year ended 31 January 2022 – instalment 4
• Year ended 30 April 2022 – instalment 3
• Year ended 31 July 2022 – instalment 2
• Year ended 31 October 2022 – instalment 1

 

Corporation tax instalment payments due – 14 May

for very large companies as follows:

• Year ended 31 May 2022 – instalment 4
• Year ended 31 August 2022 – instalment 3
• Year ended 30 November 2022 – instalment 2
• Year ended 29 February 2022 – instalment 1

CIS returns due – 19 May

for month ended 5 May 2022

EPS due – 19 May

for month ended 5 May 2022 so HMRC can apply a reduction on what is owed from FPS

PAYE, NICs, student loan deductions and CIS deductions due – 19 May

for month ended 5 May 2022 paid non electronically

PAYE, NICs, student loan deductions and CIS deductions due – 22 May

for month ended 5 May 2022 paid electronically

Deadline for employers to give employees P60s – 31 May

for 2021-22

Deadline for employers to give relevant employees details of payrolled benefits – 31 May

for 2021–22

Corporation tax return due – 31 May

for accounting periods ended 31 May 2021

Deadline for amending corporation tax returns – 31 May

for accounting periods ended 31 May 2020

Inheritance tax due – 31 May

for deaths in November 2021

VAT returns and balancing payments due – 31 May

for those using VAT annual accounting with a VAT accounting period ending on 31 March 2022

Deadline for financial institutions to report – 31 May

under the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) agreement for the year ended 31 December 2021

Self Assessment Tax Returns Due for 2021-22

Last month the tax year 2021-2022 ended on 5th April. This means that if you are self-employed your self assessment tax return is now due for the year 2021-22. The deadline to file your online return is by 31st January 2023. There’s usually a second payment deadline of 31 July if you make advance payments towards your bill (known as ‘payments on account’). HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) must receive your tax return and any money you owe by the deadline. If you are newly self-employed you will need to register for self assessment by 5th October 2022, this applies to sole traders and those registering a partner or partnership. Paper tax returns must be filed by midnight on 31st October 2022. You could face a penalty for filing your tax return after the deadline or for non payment of your tax bill by the deadline. 

Council Tax Rebates Issued

The chancellor announced in February that millions of households will receive a £150 council tax rebate to help ease the cost of living crisis. The rebate aims to help people who are being affected by rises in energy costs. In England, households in council tax bands A-D are eligible to receive the £150 rebate.This does not need to be applied for and will be paid directly into the account from which you pay your council tax. The rebate is a one-off payment from your local authorities and does not need to be repaid. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that ‘all council tax rebate grants should be paid as soon as possible’ from April 1 2022.

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How to Hire an Accountant – 29th April 2022

Starting a new business can be daunting. Beyond your great ideas there is paperwork, legal responsibilities, marketing, operations and hiring staff and you want to get it all just right. Striking this balance can be a challenge, especially in the early days. It might surprise you to know that one of the most supportive partners you can have on your team will be your accountant, or accounting and tax planning firm. Every business requires an accountant or accounting team. However there is no one size fits all type of accountancy. The needs of your business will be unique to you and may even change over time. The foundation to this is a good relationship with your accountant. This relationship will play a key role in your profitability, but good financial guidance throughout your business development will influence the sustainability and profitability of your business. So how do you set out to hire an accountant who is right for you? Find out more here. 

Corporation Tax Versus Income Tax – 27th April 2022

Tax is a charge paid to the government by individuals, consumers and businesses. A direct tax is paid directly by a person or business to the government from wages or profits. These are known as income tax and corporation tax. An indirect tax is applied to goods or services at the point of sale, known as value added tax (VAT). These are the government’s main sources of revenue. Income tax is liable on earnings such as wages and salaries. This applies to the earnings of employees and self-employed, whether that is a sole trader or a partnership. Corporation tax is liable on the profits of a limited company, either private or public.  Read the guide in full.

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April Top Tips

With a triple whammy of bank holidays in the way accompanied by warmer weather and relaxation in covid related travel restrictions many of us are thinking about reintroducing foreign holidays. Here are our 5 top tips for five for saving money when booking a trip away.

Cheap flight groups 

There are a number of cheap flight groups that offer discounted air travel to their members via a regular newsletter. Some of these are Airfare, Jack’s Flight Club or Watchdog. 

Compare accommodation 

The cost of renting an apartment often compares well against hotel accommodation and may offer more flexible options. This is especially true for people travelling in groups.

Airport parking 

Book as early as possible to get a better rate if you are planning to park at the airport. Plan ahead and compare the cost of car parks nearby. Advanced bookings very often have preferential rates.

Fare finder 

Searching for “fare finder” online to find low fares for flights and train tickets from leading operators. It’s becoming easier to plan longer journeys which involve different stages in this way. 

Annual insurance 

Buying your travel insurance annually will cover you for multiple trips so you can travel any time under one policy and save money. 

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