Navigating the Digital Divide: Understanding Resistance Among Private Hire Drivers
The UK’s “Making Tax Digital” (MTD) initiative marks a significant shift towards a more digitalised tax system, aiming to make tax management more efficient, exact, and straightforward for taxpayers and the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) alike. For self-employed drivers, this change brings both opportunities and challenges. On one hand, MTD mandates the use of […]
Autumn Statement 2023: What the Passenger Transport Industry Might Expect
This coming November, eyes and ears across the UK will be tuned in as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presents the Autumn Statement 2023 from the House of Commons. In his speech, we predict insights and announcements that will have significant implications for businesses and individuals alike. For those in the passenger transport industry, several points of […]
How To Make a Small Business Work: Gary’s Business Advice
As the quiet summer months end, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the turbulent year for business (good and bad). Amidst my discussions about significant industry tax issues, I thought we could take a moment to consider another side of business – the realm of business advice. With a wealth of experience gained over […]
An Accountants Initial View On The Tax Implications of the Sefton Case
The judge’s ruling explicitly stated that the VAT consequences of changing the operating model were irrelevant to the case. This meant that the court’s decision did not hinge on potential changes to the VAT obligations of ride-sharing platforms. This legal victory for Uber emphasized that the case was primarily concerned with whether Uber and others, […]
Uber vs. Sefton Council: The Accountants View
A Landmark Verdict with Tax Implications for Private Hire OR a Recognition of how PHV Operators Already Operate, with A ‘Potential’ Threat of VAT. What: The Judgement came in just as we went to press, although the result is a win for Uber, the actual ramifications are yet to be fully understood. According to […]
Gary’s Summer Tax Update
HMRC closes the self-assessment helpline, and MTD deemed ‘too complex’ to pilot. The HMRC makes a step to make all of our lives more difficult. The HMRC has announced that it will be shutting down the self-assessment tax hotline until September. The recent decisions by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) cast an […]
March 2023 Budget Breakdown
Yesterday, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented the ‘Back to Work’ March Budget, and we have summarised some of the key points below. Recession Update According to the OBR, the UK is not expected to enter a recession this year, and inflation is predicted to decrease to 2.9% by the end of the year. You […]
Our clients love us (and we love them more)
Our number one priority at Eazitax is positive client experience. We measure client happiness with NPS (Net Promoter Score), an internationally recognised framework used to understand if a customer would recommend our service to others. It’s done by asking a direct and easy question, “Would you recommend Eazitax to a friend or colleague?” rated on […]
Spring Statement: A tax cut spree
In yesterdays Spring Statement, the Chancellor announced a new “tax plan” that will ensure the government takes a “principled approach to cutting taxes”. These were made to support the UK economy after inflation hit a 30 year high of 6.2% in February. Some of the key measures Rishi Sunak announced as part of the plan […]
Eazitax and SaaS announce Partnership
Today we are proud to announce our partnership with Safety providers SaaS (Safety as a Standard). Safety in the Taxi and PHV profession is essential and SaaS are leading the way with affordable and accessible e-learning, webinars and certifications for both drivers and operators. We are working closely with SaaS through our operator outreach, bringing […]
