If you have been completing a Self-Assessment Tax Return for a while you know it is an annual ritual that has to be performed. It needs to be done without fail no matter what. There are some who prefer to submit the return early with plenty of time, whilst others leave it to the last […]
Category Archives: Tax Tips
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Oct
Oct
Rent a Room scheme was introduced twenty years ago and still remains a very useful relief when you share your home with tenants. The move was initially made to encourage you as taxpayers to share your spare space. Twenty years on we still have a housing crisis, so the relief remains relevant. So, what is […]
Corporation Tax, HM Revenue & Customs, National Insurance, News, Payroll, Tax Planning, Tax Tips
The Mini Budget 2022 – Revisited
19
Oct
Oct
Have you kept up with all the changes in the mini budget? From the time of the initial announcements on 23rd September we were in fact expecting more announcements but not the type that came over the last two weeks. The mini budget 2022 has been revisited properly this week by the new Chancellor Jeremy […]
capital gains tax, HM Revenue & Customs, Tax Planning, Tax Tips
What is a post transaction valuation?
12
Oct
Oct
What is a post transaction valuation? When you sell an asset, you will need to report this to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and pay any Capital Gains Tax (CGT). But you may not have sold the asset in question at market value so what do you do? In that case, you need to […]
05
Oct
Oct
The Supreme Court has recently ruled on calculating holiday pay for part time workers. These important changes to holiday pay means that part time workers are entitled to minimum pay irrespective of how many hours they actually work. Bit of background In a recent case (Harper Trust v Mrs Brazel), the latter was […]
24
Aug
Aug
Are you thinking about buying a car? If so, will it be an electric car? Will you buy it or lease it? Will it be a Company Car, or will you buy it personally? Buying a car is a big decision and one that should be taken with some thought. Whether you buy or lease […]
10
Aug
Aug
A Trust that is created by settlors often referred to as Expressed Trusts normally require registering with the Trust Registration Service (TRS). But do you have a non-taxable Trust that did not previously require to be registered? TRS which was introduced in 2017 was initially set up to register beneficial ownership of those Trusts which […]
20
Jul
Jul
Are you a business that operates your own payroll? Do you want to be involved with paying your staff or is it because you do not want to incur payroll fees? How do you get payroll right for your small business? Do you rely entirely on the software? Or the HMRC Basics Tools? Do you […]
06
Jul
Jul
The pandemic has changed a few things but one of the key changes has been that more of us are now working from home. The question that is now being asked is what can you claim for business travel? Travelling expenses when you are working from home is something most employees seek to claim back […]
15
Jun
Jun
Everyone who is on a payroll or receives a private pension will have a tax code from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). This code also referred to as PAYE code tells your employer or pension provider what tax to deduct. But how do you understand your PAYE code? Do you fully understand what is and […]