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Personal Tax
Reminder to register for self assessment tax returns by 5 October
20th Sep 2023 | Posted by:HMRC is reminding anyone who is new to self assessment for the 2022 to 2023 tax year to register with HMRC by 5 October or face penalties
Read MoreChild Benefit - Tax Implications for High-Income Earners
15th Sep 2023 | Posted by:Parents and carers need to be aware that if either of the couple have ‘adjusted net income’ in excess of £50,000 then the one with the higher income will potentially be charged to tax on some or all of the child benefit and will need to request a self-assessment tax return
Read MoreCheck what your tax code means
29th Aug 2023 | Posted by:HMRC have released a new online tool to help taxpayers understand what their tax code means.
Read MoreFiling your Self-Assessment return early
7th Aug 2023 | Posted by:Taxpayers could take advantage of four key benefits when filing their tax return early, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has stated.
Read MoreUse Tax Free Childcare Account to pay for Summer Holiday Clubs
28th Jul 2023 | Posted by:Tax-Free Childcare accounts can be used to pay for approved childcare for children aged 11 or under, or 16 if the child has a disability. This can include paying for a summer holiday club or childminder.
Read MoreGovernment funding for free childcare offers
24th Jul 2023 | Posted by:Nurseries are set to receive £204 million as part of the Government’s promise to deliver the largest ever investment in childcare.
Read MoreDeadline for topping up NI contributions extended again to 5 April 2025
17th Jul 2023 | Posted by:With all of the changes to personal pensions in the Spring Budget, maximising the State Pension entitlement should not be overlooked
Read MoreRetirement planning – are you on track?
5th Jul 2023 | Posted by:The closer you are to retirement, the more important your retirement planning becomes.
Read MoreCan we still be paid £6 a week for working from home?
4th Jul 2023 | Posted by:During the COVID pandemic the government relaxed the conditions to enable those working from home to be paid £6 a week tax free by their employer, or, where that was not paid by the employer, they could claim relief for £6 a week against their employment income for a tax refund from HMRC.
Read MoreMPs want answers on reason for HMRC helpline closure
20th Jun 2023 | Posted by:The Treasury Committee has asked HMRC to explain the rationale for closing the self assessment helpline for three months
Read MoreHMRC extends deadline for voluntary NICs to April 2025
16th Jun 2023 | Posted by:HMRC has extended the voluntary national insurance contributions (NICs) deadline until 2025.
Read MoreAre you claiming a tax refund for all your work expenses?
7th Jun 2023 | Posted by:HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding employed workers that they can claim a refund on work-related expenses directly through GOV.UK.
Read MoreSelf-Assessment: Be alert to potential scams
9th May 2023 | Posted by:Self-Assessment customers, who are starting to think about their annual tax returns for the 2022 to 2023 tax year, should guard against being targeted by fraudsters, warns HMRC.
Read MoreManaging inheritance tax
18th Apr 2023 | Posted by:Like many other taxes, inheritance tax (or IHT) allowances have been frozen. This sounds generous of the chancellor at a time when the government is strapped for cash. But it actually means that we are paying more.
Read MoreCheck your entitlement to the State Pension now
23rd Feb 2023 | Posted by:If you are planning to claim the UK state pension you should check your national insurance (NI) record before 5 April 2023. At present, voluntary contributions can be made to plug gaps back to April 2006, but this will be curtailed from April.
Read MoreEmployees need to check their tax codes for errors
17th Feb 2023 | Posted by:The majority of employers report errors with employee tax codes, while there can be long delays in resolving allocation of the wrong tax code at HMRC
Read MoreGive the gift of Marriage Allowance on Valentine’s Day
13th Feb 2023 | Posted by:Married couples are being urged to consider giving the gift of Marriage Allowance to their husband, wife or civil partner this Valentine’s Day, and save up to £252 a year.
Read MorePre-April tax planning
3rd Feb 2023 | Posted by:The new tax year starts 6 April 2023, so you have a couple of months to consider your tax planning options
Read MoreInfluencers and online sellers targeted by HMRC for unpaid tax
18th Jan 2023 | Posted by:In the latest wave of nudge letters, HMRC has sent letters to online sellers, influencers and content creators warning them that they have not paid enough tax
Read MoreGovernment extends Mortgage Guarantee Scheme
10th Jan 2023 | Posted by:The Mortgage Guarantee Scheme will be extended by a year to the end of December 2023, helping people with 5% deposits on to the property ladder
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