A Strategic Approach to Cost Management Using Salary Sacrifice
Not merely a reactionary measure ...

Double Cab PickUps Are Still Vans And Not Cars!
The Government performs a screeching u-turn ...

HMRC: Timely compliance is crucial for landlords
Heed the warning ...

The Perils Of Gifting Cash To Your Children
It can be a real tax trap ...

Navigating the complexities of changing CGT rates
Business owners need a strategy ...

R&D Tax Relief: Common Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them
Prepare, document and comply ...

How A Bathroom Access Issue Cost £64k In MDR
The importance of clear separation and accessibility ...

A Closer Look At Possible National Insurance Changes
The first Labour budget is looming ...

Address Any Missing National Insurance Contributions Soon!
And get the maximum state pension ...

Anticipating Increasing Employee Costs In The Budget
Businesses can adapt ...

Could You Be Eligible for a State Pension Increase?
A guide for UK taxpayers ...

High Earners in the UK May Need To File A Tax Return
HMRC are looking at your 2021/22 income ...

EIS and VCT Extension Has Been Confirmed
Boosting the entrepreneurial ecosystem ...

More Families Facing Shocking Inheritance Tax Bills
Beware the seven year rule ...

Top Tips To Beat The Dividend Tax Trap
How to reduce your tax on dividends ...

The Student Loan Threshold Is Frozen Until 2027
What it means for students ...

HMRC Cracks Down on Crypto Tax Evasion
Are you a tax slacker?

Furnished Holiday Lets in UK Face Tax Hike From April 2025
What can landlords do?

PSAs: The Gift That Keeps on Giving for Employers
Motivating your employees the easy way ...

Understanding the Benefits of Patent Box
Why don't more businesses claim it?

The Ins and Outs of Employing Young People
Consider their age first ...

Now Labour Are In Government What Tax Rises Are Coming?
The Chancellor doesn't have much wiggle room ...

HMRC Warn Of CGT Penalties for One-Off Transactions
Potential changes are on the horizon ...

Thousands of Pensioners May Be Eligible for DWP Refund
Are you owed money from the Government?

VAT On Holiday Lets And Serviced Accommodation
Is your income over the VAT threshold?

Are Hybrid Working Expenses Tax Deductible?
A guide for UK professionals ...

Election 2024: Potential Tax Changes Coming Within 100 Days
Who's proposed what?

Child Benefit for 16-Year-Olds In Further Education
What parents need to know ...

ERS: What Are Employment Related Securities?
And what actions do I need to take?

HMRC Taking A Good Look At Savvy Online Sellers
Thriving in the world of online commerce ...

How Reduced CGT Allowance Puts Crypto Investors At Risk
Protecting your crypto investments ...

Understanding Self-Assessment Late Filing Penalties
Up to £10 per day ...

Working From Home And Commuting
HMRC clarifies the tax rules ...

Essential Tax Tips: How to Grow Your Pension
And beat the stealth tax ...

P11D: Focus On Staff Entertaining
Are you reporting it correctly?

Maximising Your Tax Savings as an Airbnb Host
How to stay on the good side of HMRC ...

The Future of Furnished Holiday Lets in the UK
Start planning for the potential impacts ...

ATED: Annual Tax On Enveloped Dwellings Deadline
It's fast approaching ...

New Cap On High Income Child Benefit Charge
Changes in the Spring Budget 2024 ...

Changes To Research And Development Tax Relief
What you need to know ...

HMRC Targets The Unrepresented in Basis Period Reform
It's a positive change for most ...

The Rise In Inheritance Tax Penalties
What you need to know ...

The Government Is Facing Pressure To Scrap HICBC
What you need to know ...

Should You Set Up A Trust Or Family Investment Company?
There are pros and cons for both ...

Do You Need To Make A Voluntary Disclosure To HMRC?
It's important to get the right advice ...

Builder Wins Private Residence Relief Case Against HMRC
Always maintain accurate records ...

Claiming Child Benefit in the UK Just Got Easier
A guide for new parents ...

Director Loans And Breathing Space Under S455
A useful tool for directors ...

Evading Tax Penalties on Excessive Director's Loan Accounts
Do you use your director's loan account?

Is the End Near for Members Voluntary Liquidation?
Exploring the potential changes ...

HMRC Targets Businesses in Crackdown on Electronic Till Fraud
Takeaways and restaurants beware ...

HMRC and the Taxation of Cryptoassets
Different rules for individuals and companies ...

Seven Key Tax Planning Points for SMEs To Watch
Developing the right knowledge and strategies ...

Rising Interest Rates Provide A Boost For Savers
But they may need to pay more tax ...

Deadline for DIY Housebuilders VAT Scheme Extended
A step towards simplifying the process ...

How UK Landlords Are Enjoying Record-Breaking Income
It's always been a popular investment ...

Beware Of Tax Imposters Offering Rebates
A friendly reminder ...

COVID-19 And The Impending Surge in Director Bans
For misusing government pandemic support ...

An Overview Of The Benefits Of EIS And SEIS
Helping to boost innovation ...

Are You Due A National Insurance Refund On Car Allowances?
How the recent upper tribunal decision may impact you ...

Navigating UK Inheritance Tax For Overseas Investors
A comprehensive guide for non-residents ...

VAT For The Rent To Serviced Accommodation Business Model
Insights from Sonder Europe Ltd vs HMRC ...

HMRC: Renovating a Home Does Not Make It Uninhabitable
Stamp duty rebate denied ...

Limited Company Ownership in the Buy-to-Let Market
Tax benefits drive landlords toward corporate structures ...

Landlords Rethink Property Investments Amid Tax Changes
There's been a rise in property disposals ...

HMRC Wins Appeal Over Capital Gains Tax Discrepancy
Due to an evident lack of knowledge ...

Paying For Employee Eye Tests
Has HMRC gone a bit cross-eyed?

Tax Debt Is Rising As Small Businesses Struggle To Pay
And business failure rates are increasing too ...

The Normal Expenditure Out Of Income Exemption
A valuable Inheritance Tax relief ...

HMRC To Gather More Information From Taxpayers
Commencing in 2025/26 ...

Guide To Tax-Efficient School Fee Planning In The UK
Ensure any planning aligns with tax legislation ...

Tax Issues For Estates In Administration
Things to be aware of ...

HMRC Nudge Letters: Now It's The Turn Of PSCs
The HMRC Wealth Team have their eye on you ...

What Are Some VAT Traps For Holiday Lets?
The challenges are ever-present ...

HMRC Writing To Taxpayers Named In Pandora Papers
Unveiling hidden financial secrets ...

HMRC Increases Interest Rate
In line with the Bank of England ...

IR35 Blunders Lands UKRI with £36M Tax Bill
Paying the price for historic errors ...

Revamping The Construction Industry Scheme
HMRC's simplification effort ...

Government Reviewing Dodgy Rent-To-Rent Market
Strengthening protections for landlords and tenants ...

Charitable Giving: An Effective Strategy for Tax Reduction
Three methods to minimise your tax liability ...

Fraudulent HMRC Legal Claim Calls Are Still Common
Be vigilant and cautious ...

New Holiday Let Registration And Planning Scheme
Will it boost local affordable housing?

SDLT: Potential Changes Following HMRC Consultation
What's on the horizon?

Gaps In Your National Insurance Records?
Make a voluntary payment soon ...

IHT: Tax Considerations When Making Gifts To Grandchildren
A great way to shrink your estate ...

Why Should You Use A Property Tax Advisor?
Don't leave things too late ...

Thousands Miss Out On Tax Free Childcare
Are you eligible?

End Of Year Tax Planning Checklist
8 ways to reduce your tax bill ...

HMRC Sends Nudge Letters To Gig-Economy Workers
They could be using dirty data though ...

Should Inheritance Tax And Income Tax Be Paid On Pensions On Death?
My view on potential reforms ...

Practical Implications Of The Class 2 NIC Changes
How does it affect low-profit traders?

Navigating Company Car Taxes: Alternatives to Going Electric
These strategies could be more beneficial ...

Capital Gains Tax: Positive Changes On Separation And Divorce
No gain, no loss ...

HMRC Delays MTD For ITSA
This will be welcomed by many ...

Taxpayers To Lose Millions In Unclaimed Tax Deposits
Another potential stealth tax ...

HMRC Increases Interest Rate On Late Paid Tax
It could go up again soon ...

Have You Fully Declared The Loan Charge?
HMRC may be coming after you ...

Capital Gains Tax On Divorce
Will you be liable?

Inheritance Tax: Gifts Out Of Income A Very Valuable Relief
As long as you can maintain your usual standard of living ...

HMRC Is Writing To Companies About ATED Valuations
Owners may not be aware of the risks ...

The New Register Of Overseas Entities
The UK Goverment takes it very seriously ...

Where Are We Now With The Mini Budget?
It seems to change by the day ...

HMRC Enquiries On The Increase
As business returns to normal ...

When Is A Partnership Not A Partnership?
When you don't document it correctly ...

Sterling Falls After Chancellor Announces New Growth Plan
Fallout from Kwasi Kwarteng's announcement ...

The Benefits Of Company Pension Contributions
Extracting income from your limited company ...

HMRC Vs Private Hire Taxi Drivers
Over 4,000 fail to pay the right tax ...

When To Charge The Reduced Rate Of VAT
And when to charge at the standard rate ...

Capital Gains Tax: Are You One Of The Estimated 26,500?
Have you paid on your property gains?

Did You Rent Property During The Commonwealth Games?
You may receive a letter from HMRC soon ...

What Are The Penalties For Failure To Register A Trust?
Probably none for an innocent mistake ...

Capital Gains Tax: What Is Classed As Residential Property?
How about an orchard?

HMRC Mileage Rates Vs The Increasing Cost Of Fuel
Are you thinking of paying an excess?

HMRC Enquiries: What To Do When They Get In Touch!
The most important thing is not to panic ...

Tax Relief Available On Loans To Traders
There isn't a time limit ...

Key Tax Considerations When Buying A Holiday Home
There are ways to manage tax exposure ...

Inheritance Tax Benefits Of Property Investment Companies
A very affordable tax planning option ...

Period Of Grace Elections For Furnished Holiday Lettings
HMRC now includes unforeseen circumstances ...

HMRC To Widen Exemptions For Small Trusts And Estates
It'll mean more will not pay tax ...

HMRC Issues Guidance On The IHT Nil-Rate Band
Start by quantifying the potential liability ...

National Insurance Increase Affects Dividends
When 1.25% translates into 17% ...

Basis Period Reform: The Problem With Estimated Figures
Accepting a degree of error?

Remember To File Your Employment Related Securities Return
The deadline is fast approaching ...

HICBC: The High Income Child Benefit Charge Threshold
The threshold was never increased ...

Benefits Of The Share For Share Exchange Rules
More complex than it seems ...

What Is The Optimum Directors Salary For This Tax Year?
Not what you think ...

P87: HMRC Formalises Employment Expenses Claims
Mandatory from the 7th of May 2022 ...

What Is A Family Investment Company?
Or just FIC for short ...

Investors' Relief: Attracting Investment Into Business
Introduced in the Finance Act 2016 ...

HMRC Continues To Target Buy-To-Let Landlords
Do you know your tax liabilities?

Have You Got Your Tax Plan In Place?
The very heart of your financial future ...

HMRC Looking To Speed Up Self-Assessment Registrations
Bringing registration dates into line ...

Tax Loophole Closed On Furnished Holiday Lets
A loophole created by the Government itself ...

The Rent-A-Room Scheme Explained
A source of tax-free rental income ...

All About The Landlord Borrowing Trap
Known as the Osborne Tax ...

Taxation Of Serviced Accommodation
The benefits and disadvantages ...

An Accountant Or A Tax Advisor
Which one is right for you?

Wishing You All A Very Merry Christmas
Here's some fun tax trivia for you ...

Changes To Inheritance Tax Reporting Requirements
A welcome relief to many ...

Closing A Stamp Duty Land Tax Loophole
Regarding mixed property purchases ...

Treating Your Staff And Customers At Christmas
Be careful how much you spend ...

HMRC Are Sending Nudge Letters About Cryptocurrency
If you get one, speak to your tax advisor ...

Are You Behind With Your Tax Bills?
Expect HMRC's approach to change soon ...

CGT Filing Deadline Extended To 60 Days
Following on from the budget ...

HMRC Is Collecting Information On You!
Very, very detailed information ...

Increase In The Taxation Of Dividends
Changing from April 2022 ...

Important Changes To The Reporting Of Non-Taxable Trusts
Register via the Trust Registration Service ...

Expat Landlords Disclose Undeclared Rental Income
248 have come forward so far ...

Overview Of The Health And Social Care Levy
Or the Care Tax as politicians are calling it ...

Inheritance Tax Residence Nil-Rate Band
A very valuable relief ...

Methods HMRC Uses To Find Out About Rental Properties
They are quite determined ...

Private Residence Relief And Eligible Periods Of Absence
Have you been away for an extended period?

HMRC Tax Penalties Are About To Change
Welcome to the new points system ...

Basis Periods To Be Abolished Due To Making Tax Digital
MTD for Income Tax is coming in 2023 ...

Dividend Payments During The Pandemic
A lot of directors haven't considered the legality ...

Failure To Report SEISS Grants Correctly Causing Delays
This could cause fines and penalties ...

IT Contractor Loses Latest IR35 Case
Could he have been substituted?

Reviewing Your PAYE Settlement Agreement For COVID-19
PSAs remain active until cancelled ...

What CGT Is Payable On The Sale Of A Property Post-Death?
It depends on who is selling ...

Why Didn't The Annexe Qualify As A Separate Dwelling?
Multiple Dwellings Relief did not apply ...

The Non-Resident Test For Employees Stranded In The UK
A really useful update ...

Treasury Consultation On New Property Developer Tax
Funding the removal of unsafe cladding ...

COVID Loss Relief Carry Back Extension
For both companies and unicorporated businesses ...

HMRC Sends Out Self-assessment Verification Letters
Though you don't have to respond to them ...

How A Cryptocurrency Is Taxed In The United Kingdom
Trading and investing in the likes of Bitcoin ...

Stamp Duty Land Tax On Uninhabitable Properties
Potentially good news for developers ...

What Are The Benefits Of An Employer-Provided Electric Car?
Time to make the leap ...

Update On SDLT For Non-Residents Buying UK Property
Starts on 1st April 2021 ...

The Delayed Domestic Reverse Charge For VAT
Starts in March 2021 ...

HMRC Suspends Filing Penalties Until 28 February
Benefitting up to 3 million ...

IR35: Off-Payroll Working In The Private Sector
New rules apply from the 6th April 2021 ...

The Statutory Residence Test And COVID-19 Restrictions
For those stuck in the UK ...

Capital Gains Tax: Proposed Changes Could Affect Share Sales
Time to move your plans forward?

HMRC Proposed Changes To Tackle CIS Abuse
Correcting errors and omissions ...

How To Have A Christmas Party In 2020
Tax-free fun in the pandemic ...

HMRC's Let Property Campaign
Are you an accidental landlord?

The Coronavirus Pandemic And Unplanned UK Workdays
HMRC provides further guidance ...

Car Or Van? Court Finds In Favour Of HMRC
It has always been a confusing situation ...

Transferring Business Assets On Divorce
HMRC changes guidance ...

Should You Register As Self-Employed Or A Limited Company?
Are You Starting A Business?

Airbnb Exchanges Information With HMRC
Have you declared your rental income?

Mitigating Property VAT Costs For Landlords
Is your tenant struggling to pay?

Important Update To The Trust Registration Service
Notification is now online only ...

Have You Overpaid Stamp Duty Land Tax?
SDLT is a complicated area ...

Resurfacing A Haulage Yard: Repair Or Capital Improvement?
A First Tier Tribunal decides ...

Proposed Tax Rises To Pay For Impact Of Coronavirus
It's all just speculation until the Autumn Statement ...

HMRC: Proposed Financial Institution Notice
They do need your agreement ...

HMRC Are On The Look Out For Furlough Fraud
Have you accidentally overclaimed?

MTD Extended To Self-Employed And Landlords From 2023
There will be five new reporting obligations ...

Capital Gains Tax Consultation Underway
Should be acted upon at the Autumn Budget ...

2% SDLT Surcharge For Non-UK Resident
Being introduced in 2021 ...

Holiday Lets, Serviced Accommodation And The 5% VAT Rate
This will have a positive effect on the market ...

Chancellor's SDLT Boost For UK Property Investors
It's a stamp duty holiday ...

Payment On Account: Deferring the 31st July Tax Payment
Are you struggling to pay?

Have You Forgotten Your Capital Gains Tax Return?
Penalties if you fail to file within 30 days ...

SDLT: Stamp Duty Land Tax Surcharge On Derelict Properties
Are you due a rebate?

Remember To File Your Employment Related Securities Return
If you have employee shares or share options ...

Second Self-Employed Income Support Scheme Announced
SEISS round two ...

HMRC Wins In-Specie Pension Contributions Appeal
This has substantial implications for the pensions industry ...

Extension To Time Limit To Notify HMRC Of An Option To Tax
It's only temporary, but quite useful ...

HMRC Loses Another Employment Status Case
IR35 shown the red card ...

Working From Home: What Tax Reliefs Are Available?
For both employees and the self-employed ...

Update On The Trust Registration Service (TRS)
More clarification is still needed ...

Update On Capital Gains Tax And Property
Where are we now?

Update On The Self-Employed Income Support Scheme
Are you going to be eligibile?

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Portal Opens On 20 April!
Payments should be made by the end of the month ...

Support For Operators Of FHLs And Serviced Accommodation
What help is available for you during the Coronavirus outbreak?

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Explained
Paid on a per employment basis ...