Between the 2020/21 and 2022/23 tax years, there was a 21 per cent rise in tax investigations into SMEs, highlighting the fact that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has ramped up its interest in this area. With this in mind, compliance ...
READ MOREFor small businesses navigating the Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) initiative, tax returns can be complex. The new HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) app seeks to make the process easier, however. The digital tool marks a significant shift ...
READ MOREWith a General Election looming on the horizon, Jeremy Hunt rose to deliver his second Autumn Statement as Chancellor in the knowledge that his latest measures could have a substantial impact, not only on the future economic success of the nation but ...
READ MOREThere are many financial and legal benefits to being married or in a civil partnership, but one of the most overlooked reasons is the potential for tax relief. This is because, thanks to the Marriage Allowance, where one partner earns below ...
READ MOREWhen it comes to tax planning, timing is everything. The end of the financial year might seem like the obvious period to get your accounts in order, but why risk a tax season rush? Halloween is near the mid-point of the tax ...
READ MORECapital Gains Tax (CGT) is one of those terms that often elicits a groan from private clients, but understanding its intricacies can be incredibly beneficial in the long run. CGT has, after all, a significant influence on your estate planning and ...
READ MOREAmong the long list of financial responsibilities that you must handle as a business owner is ensuring PAYE are made on time. In October 2023, the electronic payment deadline for your PAYE tax bill falls on Sunday, 22 October. To ...
READ MORERecent data from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reveals a significant trend - an increasing number of UK taxpayers are filing their Self-Assessment tax returns within the first week of the new tax year. In fact, the number of early filers ...
READ MOREWhile Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a topic that many find uncomfortable to discuss, it is an unavoidable aspect of estate planning. With HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collecting a significant £2.28 million in IHT penalties in the last tax year, it ...
READ MOREA Government scheme could help parents save up to £2,000 on their childcare costs through tax reliefs aimed at working parents. The reliefs come in the form of a Tax-free Childcare account, from which you directly pay for your childcare needs. With ...
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