Q&A

How long does a Corporation Tax refund take?

How long does a Corporation Tax refund take?

Tax refunds in the UK can take up to 12 weeks to be processed by HMRC with a further 5 days to 5 weeks added to receive your money. There are a number of reasons why you may be owed a tax refund, or tax rebate, from HMRC.

How do I reclaim overpaid Corporation Tax?

Refunds. Use your Company Tax Return to tell HMRC if you think you’re due a Corporation Tax refund (known as a ‘repayment’) and how you want it paid. You can either: get it paid directly to your company’s bank account or someone else’s account – include the account number and sort code on every tax return you file.

What happens if you can’t pay your Corporation Tax?

Interest Charged on Late or Underpaid Corporation Tax If you pay your Corporation Tax late, do not pay enough or do not pay at all, HMRC will charge your company interest. Interest is charged from the day after the tax should have been paid (i.e. normally 9 months and one day after the end of your accounting period).

Can I reclaim Corporation Tax?

If your company or organisation is liable for Corporation Tax and makes a loss from trading, the sale or disposal of a capital asset, or on property income, then you may be able to claim relief from Corporation Tax.

How does a company recover CIS tax deducted?

If you pay CIS deductions, you must claim these back through your company’s monthly payroll scheme. Do not try to claim back through your Corporation Tax return – you may get a penalty if you do. HMRC will take your CIS deductions off what you owe in PAYE tax and National Insurance. Pay the balance by the usual date.

Can I offset CIS against Corporation Tax?

If you’re a CIS subcontractor working through your limited company, any CIS deductions made by a contractor from income due to the company can be offset against the company’s Corporation Tax liability, or refunded directly to the subcontractor by HMRC after the end of the tax year.

Do I pay corporation tax if I make a loss?

If you are operating at a loss you will not have to pay corporation tax but you will be required to notify HMRC of this fact. Sole trader businesses are not liable for corporation tax but they will, however, need to pay income tax on their profits.

Are you personally liable for Corporation Tax?

According to the U.S. Supreme Court, a corporation is a person. It is taxed as a separate entity. As such, the corporation itself is liable for its unpaid taxes. The “responsible person” can be held personally liable for the corporation’s unpaid employment taxes.

How long does a company have to wait for expense reimbursement?

Company is over 1,000 employees. Waiting over 30 days for an expense report reimbursement is well outside the range of an acceptable time period. It can vary depending on whether expenses get deposited alongside payroll or are treated like A/P.

Do you have to reimburse employees for business expenses?

Sometimes, employees — not just employers — the ones who incur business expenses. That’s where expense reimbursement comes in. Keep in mind that some states, like California and, more recently, Illinois require employers to reimburse employees’ reasonable work-related expenses.

When does an employer reimburse an employee on an accountable plan?

When an employer reimburses an employee pursuant to an accountable plan, the reimbursement won’t count as wages or income to the employee. Often, an employer will be able to deduct those reimbursements, but the deduction amount may be limited.

Can a company reimburse an employee for commuting expenses?

Many employers will reimburse an employee who uses his or her personal vehicle for business at a standard mileage rate. Generally, this won’t include commuting expenses between an employee’s home and workplace. The standard mileage rate is set by the IRS each year.

When to reimburse an employee for business expenses?

If the employee’s itinerary is subject to change, you may also need to reimburse him or her for lodging that cannot be paid for in advance. On the surface, reimbursing employees for their business-related expenses seems straightforward.

What kind of expenses can A S-Corp claim?

Corporations, S-Corps, and Partnerships may only claim actual expenses for vehicles. Thus, your S-Corp may claim depreciation, fuel expenses, oil expenses, repairs, insurance, and so forth.

Do you have to record expenses for reimbursement?

If reimbursement is not required immediately, or if funds are not available, the expense should still be recorded. Record the expense in the appropriate account and the amount owed to the shareholder to a shareholder’s credit account.

Many employers will reimburse an employee who uses his or her personal vehicle for business at a standard mileage rate. Generally, this won’t include commuting expenses between an employee’s home and workplace. The standard mileage rate is set by the IRS each year.