New online tax tools for the self-employed

Navigating tax obligations can be daunting for small business owners and sole traders. To make...

Spreading tax payments by using Time to Pay

Can’t pay your tax bill in full by 31 January 2025? HMRC’s online Time to...

Claiming Child Benefits online

Over one million parents have now claimed Child Benefit online or via the HMRC app...

Why Protecting Intellectual Property is Important

Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary works, designs...

Government Forces Water Companies to Double Compensation

The UK government has announced significant reforms to enhance compensation for customers affected by water...

Just because an employee is a lawful resident of the UK does not give them the right to work

A restaurant in Middlesborough recently challenged a civil penalty notice of £15,000 issued by the...

Could you claim R&D relief?

From April 2024, UK businesses can access enhanced R&D tax relief through the merged RDEC...

Are you eligible to claim the Marriage Allowance?

Could you save up to £1,260 in tax this year? If one of you earns...

IHT nil rate band reduction for large estates

Married couples and civil partners may be able to pass on up to £1 million...

Self-assessment scam warning

Scammers are on the rise as the Self-Assessment deadline nears! HMRC warns that HMRC never...

No tax changes for online sellers

Selling online? From 2024, digital platforms must report your information to HMRC if sales exceed...

Scottish Budget Statement 2025-26

Scotland’s 2024 Budget delivers on public priorities with investments in services, poverty reduction, and economic...

Launch Your Dream Business: 10 Must-Know Steps

Starting your own business is exciting but can be overwhelming if you’re not prepared. To...

Government Unlocks Success for Small Businesses

Small businesses across the UK can now access streamlined support and advice through the newly...

Tax if you live abroad and sell UK home

One of the most commonly used and valuable exemptions from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is...

Protect your land and property from fraud

It is important to take the necessary steps to protect your land and property from...

Transfers of assets abroad

A new rule aimed at preventing individuals from using companies to avoid taxes through the...

VAT Flat Rate Scheme overview

The VAT Flat Rate Scheme allows businesses to pay VAT as a fixed percentage of...

Apply for or locate a National Insurance number

If you have lost or forgotten your National Insurance number, there are several ways to...

How to interpret your tax code

The letters in your tax code indicate whether you are entitled to the annual tax-free...

Tax Diary January/February 2025

1 January 2025 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31...

When it comes to pensions, it is of paramount importance to Re-DOC on time!

A tribunal recently ruled on the failure of a private limited company, El Recruitment Ltd...

The Likely Effects of Employers’ NIC Increases in 2025

The upcoming increase in Employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) is set to have significant repercussions...

Fuel prices report by Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)

Fuel margins of retailers - the difference between what a retailer pays for its fuel...