Gifts to a spouse or civil partner
Transfers of assets between spouses or civil partners are usually free from Capital Gains Tax...
NIC and tax after reaching State Pension age
If you continue working after reaching State Pension age, your National Insurance position changes, but...
Setting off losses against other income sources
If you are self-employed or a member of a partnership, you may be able to...
Tax on savings interest
If your taxable income for the 2026-27 tax year is less than £17,570, you will...
How bonuses are taxed
Bonuses are treated as taxable earnings, so both employers and employees need to understand how...
Reclaiming VAT on taxi and ride-hailing fares
Changes announced in the Autumn Budget have removed the use of a niche VAT scheme...
Cash flow resilience in uncertain trading conditions
Rising costs and economic uncertainty have made cash flow management more important than ever. While...
New legal duty for landlords under the renters’ rights act
Landlords must now comply with an important new legal requirement introduced under the Renters’ Rights...
Who pays Income Tax at Scottish rates?
The rules as to who pays Income Tax in Scotland is determined by whether an...
What is the Annual Investment Allowance?
The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) is a valuable tax relief that allows businesses to deduct...
Filing your 2025-26 self-assessment tax return
The 2025-26 tax year ended on 5 April 2026, and attention now turns to filing...
When is CGT payable on gains during 2026-27
For most capital gains realised in the 2026-27 tax year, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is...
Pay back private fuel costs and avoid tax charge
Employees who receive fuel from their employer for private use in a company car can...
Beware Winter Fuel Payment scams
Pensioners are being urged to stay vigilant for any Winter Fuel Payment scams. HMRC is...
Preparing for a new employment landscape in 2026/27: Further protections
Annual leave & holiday pay (effective April 2026)
From 6 April, the Employment Rights Act (ERA)...
Interest rate outlook for 2026
The outlook for UK interest rates during 2026 remains uncertain, although current expectations suggest relative...
Hedging against rising costs
Rising prices remain a concern for many UK business owners, particularly where energy, materials, labour...
Filing deadlines for reporting expenses and benefits
Employers providing employees with expenses or benefits in kind must comply with specific reporting, filing...
VAT Flat Rate Scheme – what is a limited cost trader?
The VAT Flat Rate Scheme is designed to simplify the way a business accounts for...
Settlor retains interest in settled property
The settlements legislation is designed to ensure that where a settlor retains an interest in...
Car and travel expenses if self-employed
If you are self-employed, it is important to understand which car and travel costs are...
Tax relief when incorporating a business
When a sole trader or partnership transfers a business to a company, a chargeable gain...
Filing obligations for private limited companies
Those responsible for the accounts and tax compliance of private limited companies must ensure they...
Reducing domestic energy costs
Energy costs remain a significant pressure on household budgets, and reducing consumption continues to be...
