Chartered Accountants in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Business Tax returns in Ellesmere Port

Business Tax Planning

Business taxation is a complex area and we cannot give all the options and exceptions but the main figures are listed below or you can download our TAX DATA leaflet for more details.

 
Tax year 2010-11
Tax year 2011-12
Corporation tax
 
 
First £300,000
21.0%
20.0%
Next £1,200,000
29.75%
27.5%
Over £1,500,000
28.0%
26.0%

 

Class 1 (not contracted out) National insurance contributions:
Employer
Payable on weekly earnings up to £136
0%
£136.01 and above
13.8%
Class 1A on relevant benefits
13.8%

Minimum wage

Minimum wages is age related:

• 16/17: £3.64        • 18-20: £4.92        • 21 and over: £5.93

VAT

VAT is charged at 20% (1/6 as a fraction) on relevant goods.

There is a reduced rate of 5% payable on certain goods and services such as electricity.

Capital allowances

There are a range of allowances covering energy saving equipment, Annual Investment Allowances (AIA), write downs and Enterprise Zone Allowances - we will analyse you business to determine how much can be claimed.

Vehicles

The taxable benefit is calculated as a percentage of the car’s UK list price. The calculation begins with the car's CO2 emissions in grams per kilometre and the result is a taxable percentage. Since there are a wide range of exceptions and age related rates we will calculate your individual liability on a case by case basis.

Next step

For a no-obligation quote and meeting please call us on 0151 356 1496.

Email: accountants@johnstonehowell.co.uk

Phone: 0151 356 1496

Fairfield House, 104 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 OAB

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