Inheritance Tax
Tax on the estate of someone who has died. Most estates pay nothing, but planning can make a substantial difference at the higher end.
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Tools and information
at your fingertips
Philip Barnes & Co provides a range of online tools and reference resources to help clients and prospective clients manage their finances — from interactive calculators to HMRC guidance on the topics that matter most to Staffordshire businesses.
Online Calculators
Run the numbers yourself
Our calculator suite covers the areas most relevant to the businesses and individuals we work with — from VAT and payroll through to CIS deductions for construction clients, company car benefit-in-kind for directors, and property tax for landlords and investors.
Each tool opens in a new tab and is pre-branded for Philip Barnes & Co. No data is stored or transmitted — they run entirely in your browser.
VAT Calculator
Add or remove VAT at the standard, reduced or zero rate.
Payslip Calculator
Estimate take-home pay after Income Tax and National Insurance.
CIS Tax Deduction
Calculate Construction Industry Scheme deductions for subcontractors and contractors.
Company Car Benefit-in-Kind
Work out the taxable BIK value of a company car based on CO2 emissions and fuel type.
Property Tax Calculator
Estimate Stamp Duty Land Tax and capital gains exposure on residential and commercial property.
Startup Calculator
Model early-stage costs, break-even and initial tax obligations for a new business.
Gross Profit Calculator
Quickly check gross margin and markup across your product or service lines.
Savings Calculator
Project how a lump sum or regular contributions grow over time at a given interest rate.
Mortgage Calculator
Estimate monthly repayments on a repayment or interest-only mortgage.
Loan Calculator
Compare monthly repayments and total interest across different loan terms and rates.
More Profit Calculator
Identify the levers — price, volume, cost — that have the biggest impact on your bottom line.
Fuel Costs Calculator
Estimate annual fuel spend and compare petrol, diesel and electric running costs.
HMRC Guidance
Factsheets & reference topics
The topics below link directly to HMRC's authoritative guidance pages — the most reliable source for current rates, thresholds and rules. Each summary gives you a quick orientation; follow the link for the full picture, or talk to us if you'd like to discuss how a topic applies to your specific situation.
Capital Allowances
Tax relief on plant, machinery, vehicles and integral building features. The Annual Investment Allowance covers £1m of qualifying spend per year.
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Tax on the profit you make when you sell or dispose of an asset that has gained value — shares, property, business assets and personal possessions over £6,000.
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The benefit-in-kind tax that applies when an employer provides a car for private use, and how the BIK percentage is set by CO2 emissions and fuel type.
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Reliefs specifically for farming: agricultural property relief for Inheritance Tax, herd basis for income, and the averaging rules for fluctuating profits.
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How employers report pay, deduct tax and NI, manage statutory payments, and meet Real Time Information obligations.
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How HMRC collects Income Tax from self-employed people, company directors, landlords, and anyone with untaxed income above the thresholds.
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Choosing a structure (sole trader, partnership, limited company), registering with HMRC, and the records you must keep from day one.
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What charities must prepare and file with the Charity Commission and HMRC, including the income thresholds that trigger audit and the SORP-compliant accounting framework.
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How dividends are taxed (8.75% basic, 33.75% higher, 39.35% additional) and how to combine salary and dividends efficiently as a company director.
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The tax limited companies pay on their profits — 25% main rate, 19% small-profits rate, marginal relief in between.
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HMRC's programme to require digital record-keeping and quarterly submissions, in force for VAT and rolling out to Income Tax for self-employed people from April 2026.
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Tax rates, deadlines & official forms
Tax rates & allowances
HMRC publishes current Income Tax bands, National Insurance thresholds, Corporation Tax rates, Capital Gains Tax annual exemptions and VAT registration thresholds on GOV.UK. Rates change each April; the links below always reflect the current tax year.
Downloadable forms
HMRC and Companies House publish their official forms online. Common requests include SA100 (Self Assessment), CT600 (Corporation Tax return), P11D (benefits and expenses), and Companies House forms for confirmation statements and changes to company details.
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