Here you can find a useful list of the most important deadlines for all the kinds of submission your small business has to do, ordered by date. Tax returns, applications for dispensation etc.: everything is here. Do not hesitate to contact us if you need assistance.
June 19, 2013
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monthly returns to be submitted by businesses falling under Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
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payments by CIS businesses if made in a non-electronic form
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monthly payment of PAYE/Class 1 NICs if made in a non-electronic form
June 22, 2013
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online payments to be made by CIS businesses
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monthly payment of PAYE/Class 1 NICs by approved electronic methods
July 5, 2013
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end of tax quarter and last date for agreeing your PAYE Settlement Agreement (if any) for tax year ended 5 April 2013.
July 6, 2013
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last date for:
• expenses and benefits annual return forms P9D, P11D and P11D(b) to reach HMRC.
• employers to give a copy of forms P9D and P11D to relevant employees.
• form 42 or other related forms (to report share-related benefits provided to employees) to reach HMRC.
July 19, 2013
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monthly returns to be submitted by businesses falling under Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
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payments by CIS businesses if made in a non-electronic form
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last date for any outstanding Class 1A NICs payments for tax year ended 5 April 2012 if made in a non-electronic form
July 22, 2013
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online payments to be made by CIS businesses
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last date for any outstanding Class 1A NICs payments for tax year ended 5 April 2012 by approved electronic payment methods
July 31, 2013
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deadline for second Self Assessment payment on account for tax year ended 5 April 2013.
Please bear in mind that all costs you pay for the purpose of earning business profits are allowable expenses. Below you can find a list of costs which you can deduct
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Accountants, solicitors, surveyors, architects and other professional indemnity insurance premiums.
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exclusive of legal costs of buying property and large items of equipment; costs of settling tax disputes and fines for breaking the law
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Advertising in newspapers, directories etc. mailshots, free samples, website costs.
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exclusive of entertaining clients, suppliers and customers; hospitality at events.
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Bank, overdraft and credit card charges; hire purchase interest and leasing payments. Alternative finance payments.
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exclusive of repayment of the loans or overdrafts or finance arrangements.
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Car and van insurance, repairs, servicing, fuel, parking, hire charges, vehicle licence fees, AA/RAC membership; train, bus, air and taxi fares; hotel room costs and meals on overnight business trips.
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exclusive of non-business motoring costs (private use proportions); fines; costs of buying vehicles; travel costs between home and business; other meals.
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Phone, mobile, internet, email and fax running costs; postage, stationery, printing and small office equipment costs; computer software.
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exclusive of non-business or private use proportion of expenses; new phone, fax, computer hardware or other equipment costs.
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Construction industry subcontractors payments (before taking off any tax).
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exclusive of payments for non-business work.
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Cost of goods bought for resale, cost of raw materials used, direct cost of producing goods.
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exclusive of cost of goods or materials bought for private use; depreciation of equipment.
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Costs of any business specific insurance policy.
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exclusive of recoverable
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Interest on bank and other business loans. Alternative finance payments.
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exclusive of repayment of the loans or overdrafts, or finance arrangements.
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Amounts included in turnover but unpaid and written off because they will not be recovered.
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exclusive of debts not included in turnover; debts relating to fixed assets; general bad debts.
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Trade or professional journals and subscriptions; other sundry business running expenses not included elsewhere.
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exclusive of payments to clubs, charities, political parties etc.; non-business part of any expenses; cost of ordinary clothing.
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Rent for business premises, business and water rates, light, heat, power, property insurance, security; use of home as office (business proportion only).
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exclusive of costs of any non-business part of premises; costs of buying business premises.
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Repairs and maintenance of business premises and equipment; renewals of small tools and items of equipment.
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exclusive of repairs of non-business parts of premises or equipment; costs of improving or altering premises and equipment.
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Salaries, wages, bonuses, pensions, benefits for staff or employees; agency fees, subcontract labour costs; employers’ NICs etc.
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exclusive of own wages and drawings, pension payments or NICs; payments for non-business work.
Sources:
Expenses and allowances for the self-employed – what you need to know