What is the annual investment allowance? | Tax relief on business assets in 2024
The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) is a generous tax relief that allows for the total amount of qualifying expenditure on plant and machinery business assets to be deducted from your profits before tax.
What does the 2 National Insurance cuts mean for me? | National Insurance cuts for employees and Self-Employed
Our last
National insurance blog listed the expected national insurance contribution rates for 2024; however, from what has recently been changed in the Chancellor’s
Spring Budget for 2024 As had been widely expected, the Chancellor announced further changes to
National Insurance contributions (NIC) rates for employees and the self-employed.
Tax Diary January 2024
Tax Diary January 2024
Tax Diary December
Key dates for your tax diary in December 2023.
Utilising Capital Gains Tax Losses | Can I deduct capital losses from capital gains?
What are Capital Losses
Usually, if you sell an asset for less than you paid, you will make a capital loss. As a general rule, if the support would have been liable to CGT had a gain occurred, then the loss should be an allowable deduction.
Utilising Capital Gains Tax Losses | Can I deduct capital losses from capital gains?
What are Capital Losses
Usually, if you sell an asset for less than you paid, you will make a capital loss. As a general rule, if the support would have been liable to CGT had a gain occurred, then the loss should be an allowable deduction.
HMRC issue tax deadline warning
A large number of taxpayers are at risk of a fine if they miss a key deadline at the end of July.
Updating Your Tax Return | How To Amend A Self Assessment Tax Return
There are special rules to follow if you have submitted a Self-Assessment return and subsequently realise you need to change it. For example, this can happen if you made a mistake such as entering a number incorrectly or omitted information from the return.
Updating Your Tax Return | How To Amend A Self Assessment Tax Return
There are special rules to follow if you have submitted a Self-Assessment return and subsequently realise you need to change it. For example, this can happen if you made a mistake such as entering a number incorrectly or omitted information from the return.
Capital Gains Tax Annual Exemption 2023/24 | How To Work Out Your Capital Gains Tax
The annual exempt amount on capital gains tax for individuals in2023-24 was reduced to £6,000 (from £12,300) and is set to be further halved to £3,000 from April 2024. A married couple each have a separate exemption. This also applies to civil partners who are treated in the same way as married couples for capital gains tax purposes.
Capital Gains Tax Annual Exemption 2023/24 | How To Work Out Your Capital Gains Tax
The annual exempt amount on capital gains tax for individuals in2023-24 was reduced to £6,000 (from £12,300) and is set to be further halved to £3,000 from April 2024. A married couple each have a separate exemption. This also applies to civil partners who are treated in the same way as married couples for capital gains tax purposes.
What Are The Inheritance Tax Thresholds For 2023/24?
Inheritance tax (IHT) is commonly collected on a person’s estate when they die but can also be payable during a person’s lifetime on certain trusts and gifts. The rate of IHT currently payable is 40% on death and 20% on lifetime gifts. IHT is payable at a reduced rate on certain assets if a taxpayer leaves 10% or more of the 'net value' to charity of their estate.
Higher rate taxpayers could be paying too much tax on their pension contributions
If you’re earning £50,000 a year or more, and you’re part of an employer NEST pension scheme or other ‘relief at source’ arrangement, you could be missing out on significant tax reliefs.
What is the deadline for submitting my p11D & P11D (b) Forms for 2022/23
The deadline for submitting the 2022-23 forms P11D, P11D(b) and P9D is 6 July 2023. The forms can be submitted using commercial software or via HMRC’s
PAYE online service. Employees must also be provided with a copy of the information relating to them on these forms by the same date. P11D forms are used to provide information to HMRC on all
Benefits in Kind (BiKs), including those under the
Optional Remuneration Arrangements (OpRAs) unless the employer is including such benefits through their payroll.
What is Business Asset Rollover Relief?
Business Asset Rollover Relief is a valuable relief that allows for the deferral of
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on gains made when taxpayers sell or dispose of certain assets and use all or part of the proceeds to buy new business assets. The relief means that the tax on the gain of the old asset is postponed. The amount of the gain is effectively rolled over into the cost of the new asset, and any CGT liability is deferred until the new asset is sold.
What are the annual exemption changes for Capital Gains Tax?
The annual exempt amount applicable to
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is to be more than
halved from April 2023. This means that the exempt amount will be reduced from £12,300 to £6,000 from April 2023 before being further reduced to £3,000 from April 2024.
Spring Budget 2023: Key highlights
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Spring Budget on 15 March 2023. We take a look at some of the key announcements.
Changes to R&D for companies claiming under the SME scheme or the RDEC scheme
The Government recently announced important changes to the R&D scheme for companies claiming under either the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) scheme and/or the RDEC scheme. These changes impact on the amount of tax relief/repayments due in respect of expenditure incurred on or after 1 April 2023.
WHAT IS THE NON-RESIDENT LANDLORD SCHEME?
The Non-resident Landlord (NRL) Scheme is a special scheme for the UK
rental income of non-resident landlords. This includes companies or trustees whose '
usual place of abode' is outside the UK. HMRC classifies a person living abroad for 6 months or more per year, as a non-resident landlord. This is the case even if the person is a UK resident for tax purposes.
What is HMRC's Guidance on serious fraud?
HMRC’s Code of Practice 9 (COP9) leaflet outlines the procedures for any investigations into serious fraud by
HMRC. COP9 covers both direct and
indirect taxes and includes confirmation from HMRC that taxpayers will be treated fairly and courteously. Investigations of this type by
HMRC are designed to ascertain the full facts of a case and to collect any tax liabilities, penalties and interest deemed owing in cases of
fraudulent conduct.
What are the exempt transfers between siblings?
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is levied on a person’s estate when they die and can also be payable during a person’s lifetime on certain trusts and gifts. The current IHT nil rate band is £325,000 per person, below which no IHT is payable. This is the amount that can be passed on free of IHT as a tax-free threshold.
What is the late tax payment interest rate rise?
The
Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 2 February 2023 and voted 6-3 in favour of raising interest rates by
50 basis points to 4% in a move to try and continue to tackle
upward pressures on inflation. This is the tenth time in a row that the MPC has increased interest rates with rates now the highest they have been since November 2008.
Are you aware of the tax implications when taking on a second job?
Have you thought about taking on an extra job during the COVID – 19 pandemic? Perhaps you have been put on furlough and have spent time thinking of innovative ways to start a side business, to pass some time and inevitably save up some money, for when life returns to normal.
83% of Owner Managed Businesses think tax increases should be delayed until recovery well underway
• Early tax rises would hit business and consumer sentiment
• Businesses also want assistance targeted at those that need it – more means checking and anti-fraud checks
Tax Diary October/November 2020
1 October 2020 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 December 2019.
The deadline for paper tax returns is looming...Avoid these common mistakes
The countdown has begun for this years’ paper tax return, a crucial time for around 400,000 taxpayers who are self employed or those that receive other income that requires the submission of a tax return, which is normally rental income, or interest and dividend income that is liable to income tax at more than the basic rate.
The Winter Economy Plan
The Chancellor has made a series of announcements about ongoing support for businesses suffering because of the coronavirus, intended to help them through the winter.
Tax Diary September/October 2020
1 September 2020 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 November 2019.
UK residence and tax
Your UK residence status affects whether you need to pay tax in the UK on your foreign income.
Tax Diary - important dates for August/September 2020
Important dates for your diary
Are changes to capital gains tax underway?
The Chancellor has written to the OTS (Office of Tax Simplification), to ask the OTS to undertake a review of Capital Gains Tax and aspects of the taxation of chargeable gains, in relation to individuals and smaller businesses.
COVID-19: EXTENSION TO PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR COMMERCIAL TENANTS
Measures were announced by the government on 23rd April 2020, designed to protect tenants of commercial property from aggressive rent collection, potentially pushing viable businesses into insolvency.
COVID-19: NEW PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR COMMERCIAL TENANTS IN ARREARS
Measures were announced by the government on 23rd April 2020, designed to protect tenants of commercial property from aggressive rent collection, potentially pushing viable businesses into insolvency.
Amending accounting periods to get earlier tax relief
One obvious effect of the current situation is that businesses of all types (not just companies) are likely to be loss-making or at the very least have significantly reduced profits
Amending accounting periods to get earlier tax relief
One obvious effect of the current situation is that businesses of all types (not just companies) are likely to be loss-making or at the very least have significantly reduced profits
COVID-19: WHAT ACTION SHOULD BUSINESSES BE TAKING TO MITIGATE THE IMPACTS?
The impacts of Covid-19 are far reaching. Almost every business has been impacted to some degree. So what action can businesses take to weather the storm? There is currently a huge amount of information in the ether to absorb, so to help navigate it all, Moore South have compiled a user friendly list of measures to help businesses trade through.
COVID-19: WHAT ACTION SHOULD BUSINESSES BE TAKING TO MITIGATE THE IMPACTS?
The impacts of Covid-19 are far reaching. Almost every business has been impacted to some degree. So what action can businesses take to weather the storm? There is currently a huge amount of information in the ether to absorb, so to help navigate it all, Moore South have compiled a user friendly list of measures to help businesses trade through.
Protecting cash flow - tax payments
It is unlikely that our businesses will be unaffected by the inevitable slow-down in economic activity as the Coronavirus outbreak starts to bite.
Protecting cash flow - tax payments
It is unlikely that our businesses will be unaffected by the inevitable slow-down in economic activity as the Coronavirus outbreak starts to bite.
Tax Diary February/March 2020
February 2020 - Due date for Corporation Tax payable for the year ended 30 April 2019.
Loans to directors and staff
If a company makes loans to its employees (including directors) there may be tax consequences. The same may also apply to loans extended to their family members.
SDLT - Have you paid the right amount?
Stamp Duty Land Tax or “SDLT” is due when someone buys a property, or land, over a certain price in England and Northern Ireland.
Property tax changes from April 2020
Although the Brexit process continues to throw a spanner into the normal workings of government, there are a few certainties from a tax point of view that will be effective from April 2020. A few property related changes are noted in this article:
Electric cars to be exempt from company car tax in 2020
When an employee or director has use of a company car, they are subject to benefit in kind tax. The amount of tax payable depends on the car’s value when new, and the CO2 emissions it produces. Therefore, an employee with a 1.2l petrol Toyota will pay much less tax than one with a 2.0l diesel Audi.
Is a FIC right for you?
A FIC is a “family investment company” and a tax efficient way of passing on your wealth without losing control of it.
Tax-free perk before annual leave
It is possible to make small tax-free payments to employees, including directors, and this might be an appropriate time to make a small tax-free bonus in advance of the annual holidays.
Tax Diary May 2019
Important tax dates for your May diary
Income Tax – regional differences
You will pay Scottish Income Tax if you live in Scotland, Income Tax if you live in England or Northern Ireland and the Welsh Income Tax if you live in Wales.
Can’t pay your tax?
A reminder that HMRC may consider extended options for settling your outstanding tax bill. The key is to contact HMRC, explain why you can’t pay on time, and discuss how you can settle any outstanding liabilities.
Can’t pay your tax?
A reminder that HMRC may consider extended options for settling your outstanding tax bill. The key is to contact HMRC, explain why you can’t pay on time, and discuss how you can settle any outstanding liabilities.
Making Tax Digital: Are you aware of the changes to the Government Gateway?
Making Tax Digital is fast approaching; therefore it is important for mandated businesses with taxable turnover of £85,000+ start preparing for the switch over in April 2019. The first VAT period affected is the period which begins after 1 April 2019.
Making Tax Digital: Are you aware of the changes to the Government Gateway?
Making Tax Digital is fast approaching; therefore it is important for mandated businesses with taxable turnover of £85,000+ start preparing for the switch over in April 2019. The first VAT period affected is the period which begins after 1 April 2019.
Tax Diary March 2019
Important tax dates for March.
Tax Diary March 2019
Important tax dates for March.
Limitations of tax relief when you sell your home
It is a commonly held point of view that when you sell your home you won’t pay any tax, and in particular, that you won’t pay any Capital Gains Tax on the difference between the purchase and sales prices.
Limitations of tax relief when you sell your home
It is a commonly held point of view that when you sell your home you won’t pay any tax, and in particular, that you won’t pay any Capital Gains Tax on the difference between the purchase and sales prices.
Making Tax Digital - Bridging software
Can we still use spreadsheets after MTD comes into force?
One of the most commonly asked questions concerning the Making Tax Digital changes coming in from April 2019 concerns whether spreadsheets count as “functional compatible software”. The answer to this is both yes and no.
Would a digital services tax do more bad than good?
In the autumn budget, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond proposed the UK implement a ‘digital services tax’ on sales by technology giants.
7 reasons why your business should invest in cloud accounting
What is cloud accounting?
Cloud accounting uses software that is hosted on remote servers rather than on a company’s own servers. Data is sent to and stored in "the cloud," where it is processed and returned to the user - all application functions are performed off-site and not on the user's desktop.
Self Assessment Update
On Friday 1st February, HMRC announced that over 93% of taxpayers filed their self-assessment tax returns on time and before the 31st January deadline.
Self Assessment Update
On Friday 1st February, HMRC announced that over 93% of taxpayers filed their self-assessment tax returns on time and before the 31st January deadline.
What can you give away before the end of the tax year?
You can give away £3,000 worth of gifts each tax year (6 April to 5 April) without them being added to the value of your estate. This is known as your ‘annual exemption’.
What can you give away before the end of the tax year?
You can give away £3,000 worth of gifts each tax year (6 April to 5 April) without them being added to the value of your estate. This is known as your ‘annual exemption’.
Plan your money 2019
2019 is set to be a year of changes for finances, with everything from council tax, state pension payments and inheritance tax set to change. Find out about the changes below and how your finances could be affected.
Plan your money 2019
2019 is set to be a year of changes for finances, with everything from council tax, state pension payments and inheritance tax set to change. Find out about the changes below and how your finances could be affected.
Would a digital services tax do more bad than good?
In the autumn budget, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond proposed the UK implement a ‘digital services tax’ on sales by technology giants.
Would a digital services tax do more bad than good?
In the autumn budget, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond proposed the UK implement a ‘digital services tax’ on sales by technology giants.
Ministers considering over 40’s tax
Ministers in the United Kingdom are considering new ways to fund the increasing cost of social care.
One of the suggested methods has been successfully used in Germany for nearly two decades and involves placing a 2.5% levy onto the income and earnings of those aged over 40.
Ministers considering over 40’s tax
Ministers in the United Kingdom are considering new ways to fund the increasing cost of social care.
One of the suggested methods has been successfully used in Germany for nearly two decades and involves placing a 2.5% levy onto the income and earnings of those aged over 40.
Is the top rate of Income Tax 45%?
Named the additional rate, the highest rate of Income Tax is 45%, and some might say 45% is high enough.
However, if the rate of tax is measured as the relationship between income and tax plus tax related penalties paid, there are times when this 45% can rise, to as much as 90%.
Is the top rate of Income Tax 45%?
Named the additional rate, the highest rate of Income Tax is 45%, and some might say 45% is high enough.
However, if the rate of tax is measured as the relationship between income and tax plus tax related penalties paid, there are times when this 45% can rise, to as much as 90%.
Tax Diary January 2019
See important tax dates for January here.
Tax Diary January 2019
See important tax dates for January here.
January is here - completing your self assessment tax return
As the year draws to a close, the thought of your tax return is there, at the back of your mind. But with so much time before the deadline, you decide not to worry about it for now.
January is here - completing your self assessment tax return
As the year draws to a close, the thought of your tax return is there, at the back of your mind. But with so much time before the deadline, you decide not to worry about it for now.
How to spot a HMRC scam
Fraudsters will disguise themselves as HMRC and other government departments/professional bodies to:
• Obtain personal details which they will sell or use for identity theft,
• Coax victims into handing over money,
• Use victims’ details to steal money from their accounts.
How to spot a HMRC scam
Fraudsters will disguise themselves as HMRC and other government departments/professional bodies to:
• Obtain personal details which they will sell or use for identity theft,
• Coax victims into handing over money,
• Use victims’ details to steal money from their accounts.
Tax-free perks at Christmas time
This article is our usual reminder of the tax breaks available if you are organising a Christmas party for your staff.
Tax-free perks at Christmas time
This article is our usual reminder of the tax breaks available if you are organising a Christmas party for your staff.
Are you eligible to claim the Marriage Allowance?
Marriage Allowance lets you transfer £1,190 of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner - if they earn more than you.
This reduces their tax by up to £238 in the tax year. To benefit from this arrangement, you (as the lower earner) must have an income below your Personal Allowance - this is £11,850 for the current tax year.
Are you eligible to claim the Marriage Allowance?
Marriage Allowance lets you transfer £1,190 of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner - if they earn more than you.
This reduces their tax by up to £238 in the tax year. To benefit from this arrangement, you (as the lower earner) must have an income below your Personal Allowance - this is £11,850 for the current tax year.
Have you received a PPI refund?
If you have received a refund from a PPI claim, the premiums refunded are not taxable.
However, many successful claims are being paid out with a simple 8% interest to compensate the time you were without the benefit of your money.
Have you received a PPI refund?
If you have received a refund from a PPI claim, the premiums refunded are not taxable.
However, many successful claims are being paid out with a simple 8% interest to compensate the time you were without the benefit of your money.
Tax diary for November 2018
November is a very busy time for returns and tax payments. Below are the important dates coming up over the next month.
Tax diary for November 2018
November is a very busy time for returns and tax payments. Below are the important dates coming up over the next month.
Recent tribunal triggers debate over capital allowances
Commercial property firms are being urged to ensure their capital allowance provisions are in order after a tribunal sparked a debate over claims.
What is a reasonable excuse?
HMRC is still required to obtain certain returns from you even if there is no income or tax to declare. Failure to submit will likely trigger late filing penalties and unfortunately, pleading ignorance of your obligations to file “nil” returns is not a reasonable excuse.
What is a reasonable excuse?
HMRC is still required to obtain certain returns from you even if there is no income or tax to declare. Failure to submit will likely trigger late filing penalties and unfortunately, pleading ignorance of your obligations to file “nil” returns is not a reasonable excuse.
Making tax digital - you can use spreadsheets
HMRC has about-faced regarding the ban on using spreadsheets to work out your VAT return data from 1 April 2019, when the new requirement to file VAT returns using Making Tax Digital (MTD) format is introduced.
Making tax digital - you can use spreadsheets
HMRC has about-faced regarding the ban on using spreadsheets to work out your VAT return data from 1 April 2019, when the new requirement to file VAT returns using Making Tax Digital (MTD) format is introduced.
Is your business ready for the April making tax digital deadline?
In less than a year all businesses that file VAT returns will have to file these online or through reliable accountancy software.
From April 2019, VAT registered businesses with turnover above the VAT threshold (currently £85,000) will have to:
Is your business ready for the April making tax digital deadline?
In less than a year all businesses that file VAT returns will have to file these online or through reliable accountancy software.
From April 2019, VAT registered businesses with turnover above the VAT threshold (currently £85,000) will have to:
Tax diary August
1 August 2018 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 October 2017.
Tax diary August
1 August 2018 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 October 2017.
Self employed tax bills
Whether you pay income tax or National Insurance, the effect on your cash flow is the same.
Self employed tax bills
Whether you pay income tax or National Insurance, the effect on your cash flow is the same.
Construction drawn into VAT reverse charge process
It would seem, that HMRC is keen to plug the apparent drain from VAT receipts when contractors and sub-contractors charge their customers VAT and then go missing, keeping the VAT for themselves. This is described in legislation as “missing trader fraud”.
Construction drawn into VAT reverse charge process
It would seem, that HMRC is keen to plug the apparent drain from VAT receipts when contractors and sub-contractors charge their customers VAT and then go missing, keeping the VAT for themselves. This is described in legislation as “missing trader fraud”.
HMRC errors on tax calculation 2016/17 for self assessment
Many of you may have seen the recent press regarding HMRC’s calculation errors when it comes to income ta payable for individuals in 2016/17.
HMRC errors on tax calculation 2016/17 for self assessment
Many of you may have seen the recent press regarding HMRC’s calculation errors when it comes to income ta payable for individuals in 2016/17.
Tax Diary May
May is a very busy time in the tax calendar, with critical filing dates.
Tax Diary May
May is a very busy time in the tax calendar, with critical filing dates.
Payments in lieu of notice
Up to 5 April 2018, certain payments in lieu of notice were not taxable, primarily, those not contractually required to be made.
Payments in lieu of notice
Up to 5 April 2018, certain payments in lieu of notice were not taxable, primarily, those not contractually required to be made.
Isle of Wight residents hit with fake HMRC telephone scam
A number of Isle of Wight residents’ landline numbers have been targeted in a HMRC telephone scam and this has now led to police issuing a warning to all residents on the Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight residents hit with fake HMRC telephone scam
A number of Isle of Wight residents’ landline numbers have been targeted in a HMRC telephone scam and this has now led to police issuing a warning to all residents on the Isle of Wight.
Tax Diary April
1 April 2018 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 June 2017.
Tax Diary April
1 April 2018 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 June 2017.
Tax and making loans to employees
A reminder that making loans to your employees or their relatives can create tax problems for employees and employers. For example, the employer will have an obligation to report a beneficial loan to HMRC and the deemed benefit would be a taxable benefit in kind for the relevant employee.
Tax and making loans to employees
A reminder that making loans to your employees or their relatives can create tax problems for employees and employers. For example, the employer will have an obligation to report a beneficial loan to HMRC and the deemed benefit would be a taxable benefit in kind for the relevant employee.
Tax-free childcare support expanded
Since 14 February 2018, tax-free childcare has become available to all remaining eligible families: parents whose youngest child is under 12. The new scheme aims to help working parents with the cost of childcare.
According to government, it is quick and easy to apply, and parents could save thousands of pounds each year. For every £8 parents pay into their childcare account, the government will add an extra £2, up to £2,000 per child per year. HMRC has been gradually rolling out tax-free childcare since April 2017.
Tax-free childcare support expanded
Since 14 February 2018, tax-free childcare has become available to all remaining eligible families: parents whose youngest child is under 12. The new scheme aims to help working parents with the cost of childcare.
According to government, it is quick and easy to apply, and parents could save thousands of pounds each year. For every £8 parents pay into their childcare account, the government will add an extra £2, up to £2,000 per child per year. HMRC has been gradually rolling out tax-free childcare since April 2017.
2018 car tax bands - will it affect me?
New rules for car tax (Vehicle Excise Duty) come into force this year and unfortunately, it can mean a substantial hike in tax for some drivers if your car was first registered on or after 1 April 2017, especially if your car is a diesel vehicle.
2018 car tax bands - will it affect me?
New rules for car tax (Vehicle Excise Duty) come into force this year and unfortunately, it can mean a substantial hike in tax for some drivers if your car was first registered on or after 1 April 2017, especially if your car is a diesel vehicle.
HMRC guidance defines grants and contracts for VAT purposes
HM Revenue & Customs has published updated guidance on the VAT treatment of grants and contracts to clarify which grants are outside the scope of VAT and which are subject to VAT.
HMRC guidance defines grants and contracts for VAT purposes
HM Revenue & Customs has published updated guidance on the VAT treatment of grants and contracts to clarify which grants are outside the scope of VAT and which are subject to VAT.
Have you submitted your tax return?
The countdown has begun for this years’ online tax return, a crucial time for around 11 million taxpayers who are self employed or receive other income that requires the submission of a tax return, which is normally rental income, or interest and dividend income that is liable to income tax. Because of changes made to the taxation of dividends with effect from 6 April 2017, any one who receives more than £5,000 of dividends in a year is likely to have an income tax liability, even if they are only basic rate taxpayers. In the past only higher rate taxpayers have had to pay any tax on their dividend income.
Have you submitted your tax return?
The countdown has begun for this years’ online tax return, a crucial time for around 11 million taxpayers who are self employed or receive other income that requires the submission of a tax return, which is normally rental income, or interest and dividend income that is liable to income tax. Because of changes made to the taxation of dividends with effect from 6 April 2017, any one who receives more than £5,000 of dividends in a year is likely to have an income tax liability, even if they are only basic rate taxpayers. In the past only higher rate taxpayers have had to pay any tax on their dividend income.
What is the Criminal Finances Act 2017?
In the past, the directors of larger organisations have been able to avoid personal responsibility for the tax evasion acts of their employees and other associates if they can plead ignorance of the act.
What is the Criminal Finances Act 2017?
In the past, the directors of larger organisations have been able to avoid personal responsibility for the tax evasion acts of their employees and other associates if they can plead ignorance of the act.
Building a Great Britain fit for the future
The headline for the Autumn 2017 budget was building a Great Britain fit for the future, creating jobs, preparing for a digital age and supporting families. With the surprise of the day being the abolition of stamp duty (up to £300,000) for first time buyers.
Building a Great Britain fit for the future
The headline for the Autumn 2017 budget was building a Great Britain fit for the future, creating jobs, preparing for a digital age and supporting families. With the surprise of the day being the abolition of stamp duty (up to £300,000) for first time buyers.
'House prices are increasingly out of reach for many'
Today marked the first Autumn Budget in 20 years and some may say that it was the ‘most important’ of Philip Hammond’s tenure as the Chancellor. It followed in similar suit of the last Budget, with a substantial focus on the UK property market and the governments bid to tackle the need for affordable housing.
'House prices are increasingly out of reach for many'
Today marked the first Autumn Budget in 20 years and some may say that it was the ‘most important’ of Philip Hammond’s tenure as the Chancellor. It followed in similar suit of the last Budget, with a substantial focus on the UK property market and the governments bid to tackle the need for affordable housing.
The budget crystal ball
There is continuing speculation in the financial press about the likely changes that Philip Hammond will introduce in his budget announcements on 22nd November 2017.
The budget crystal ball
There is continuing speculation in the financial press about the likely changes that Philip Hammond will introduce in his budget announcements on 22nd November 2017.
Paying self-assessment tax by instalments
If you file your 2016-17 self-assessment tax return on or before 30 December 2017, you can elect to spread the repayment of any underpayment of tax for 2016-17 to the tax year 2018-19. This is done by amending your tax code for 2018-19 such that any arrears are repaid by increasing your tax payments each pay period.
Paying self-assessment tax by instalments
If you file your 2016-17 self-assessment tax return on or before 30 December 2017, you can elect to spread the repayment of any underpayment of tax for 2016-17 to the tax year 2018-19. This is done by amending your tax code for 2018-19 such that any arrears are repaid by increasing your tax payments each pay period.
A true Halloween horror!
For many, when they think of what occurs on 31st October they think of Frankenstein, trick or treating, ghosts and pumpkins….. but for some the answer is PAPER TAX RETURN DEADLINE!
A true Halloween horror!
For many, when they think of what occurs on 31st October they think of Frankenstein, trick or treating, ghosts and pumpkins….. but for some the answer is PAPER TAX RETURN DEADLINE!
4 common mistakes to avoid when submitting your paper tax return
The countdown has begun for this years’ paper tax return, a crucial time for around 10 miilion taxpayers who are either self employed or receive other income that requires the submission of a tax return, which is normally rental income, interest or dividend income. It is also necessary to submit a tax return if you have realized capital gains on which a tax liability arises, or if you have made a loss on the disposal of a capital asset that you want to carry forward to set against future gains.
4 common mistakes to avoid when submitting your paper tax return
The countdown has begun for this years’ paper tax return, a crucial time for around 10 miilion taxpayers who are either self employed or receive other income that requires the submission of a tax return, which is normally rental income, interest or dividend income. It is also necessary to submit a tax return if you have realized capital gains on which a tax liability arises, or if you have made a loss on the disposal of a capital asset that you want to carry forward to set against future gains.
How to reduce your tax payments
Are you self-employed? If you are, or if you are someone who doesn't pay all their tax at source, you may need to make your second payment on account for 2016-17, due date for payment is 31 July 2017.
How to reduce your tax payments
Are you self-employed? If you are, or if you are someone who doesn't pay all their tax at source, you may need to make your second payment on account for 2016-17, due date for payment is 31 July 2017.
Landlords to be hit with 'Green Tax'
From April 2018 buy to let landlords will be hit with costs of up to £5,000 in order to comply with new government energy efficiency legislation, which will be introduced on rental properties.
Landlords to be hit with 'Green Tax'
From April 2018 buy to let landlords will be hit with costs of up to £5,000 in order to comply with new government energy efficiency legislation, which will be introduced on rental properties.
Scrapping of paper vehicle tax discs costs DVLA almost £100m as revenue plummets
In 2014, the DVLA scrapped the displaying of a paper tax disc, as for the first time in 90 years drivers would resort to a new procedure and meet the new rules, by renewing their car tax by phone, DVLA website or at the post office.
Scrapping of paper vehicle tax discs costs DVLA almost £100m as revenue plummets
In 2014, the DVLA scrapped the displaying of a paper tax disc, as for the first time in 90 years drivers would resort to a new procedure and meet the new rules, by renewing their car tax by phone, DVLA website or at the post office.
Tax Diary June/July
1 June 2016 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 August 2015.
Tax Diary June/July
1 June 2016 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 August 2015.
More on the taxation of dividends?
In the context of this article tax credit does not refer to the child or working tax credits – these are part of the benefits system. Tax credits in this article refer to a deduction made from your overall tax liabilities, usually at a fixed percentage rate of the relevant income.
More on the taxation of dividends?
In the context of this article tax credit does not refer to the child or working tax credits – these are part of the benefits system. Tax credits in this article refer to a deduction made from your overall tax liabilities, usually at a fixed percentage rate of the relevant income.
Stamp duty increase penalises home buyers
There has been much press commentary regarding the extra 3% Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and the 3% Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) – part of the Land and Building Transaction Tax in Scotland – that applies to the purchase of a second residential property by individuals in the UK from 1 April 2016.
Stamp duty increase penalises home buyers
There has been much press commentary regarding the extra 3% Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and the 3% Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) – part of the Land and Building Transaction Tax in Scotland – that applies to the purchase of a second residential property by individuals in the UK from 1 April 2016.
Workplace pensions: the risks of unregulated master trusts
With over 6million people now saving for their pension, the Work and Pensions Select Committee have hailed auto enrolment as a ‘tremendous success’. However their report also says gaps in pension regulation have allowed potentially unstable master trusts onto the market. Therefore the question is:
Workplace pensions: the risks of unregulated master trusts
With over 6million people now saving for their pension, the Work and Pensions Select Committee have hailed auto enrolment as a ‘tremendous success’. However their report also says gaps in pension regulation have allowed potentially unstable master trusts onto the market. Therefore the question is:
Tax planning using the new Lifetime ISA
Budget 2016 announced a new 'Lifetime ISA' that will be available to those aged between 18 and 40 from 6 April 2017.
Tax planning using the new Lifetime ISA
Budget 2016 announced a new 'Lifetime ISA' that will be available to those aged between 18 and 40 from 6 April 2017.
Lifetime Individual Savings Account (Lifetime ISA)
Lifetime Individual Savings Account (Lifetime ISA)
Stamp Duty (SDLT) increases buy-to-let
Stamp Duty (SDLT) increases buy-to-let
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) changes
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) changes
Company car drivers and private fuel
Since the tax on private fuel provided with company cars is so high, many employers now have an arrangement whereby they no longer pay for private fuel. In this case, the employee must reimburse the employer for private fuel included in petrol bills paid by the employer. Otherwise, the employee may face a tax charge.
Company car drivers and private fuel
Since the tax on private fuel provided with company cars is so high, many employers now have an arrangement whereby they no longer pay for private fuel. In this case, the employee must reimburse the employer for private fuel included in petrol bills paid by the employer. Otherwise, the employee may face a tax charge.
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Planning
Most of our readers will be aware that they can make chargeable gains of up to £11,100 in the tax year 2015-16 and pay no CGT. This exemption cannot be transferred to a future tax year or carried back to a previous tax year if it is not utilised.
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Planning
Most of our readers will be aware that they can make chargeable gains of up to £11,100 in the tax year 2015-16 and pay no CGT. This exemption cannot be transferred to a future tax year or carried back to a previous tax year if it is not utilised.