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HMRC advisory fuel rates for company car users from 1 September
25th Aug 2021 | Posted by:HMRC has published the latest advisory fuel rates (AFR) for company car users, effective from 1 September 2021, increasing mileage rates by 1p or more for all petrol and diesel vehicles
Read MoreStamp duty holiday not behind house price rise
24th Aug 2021 | Posted by:The stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday is not behind the 13.2% rise in house prices over the last 12 months, claims research by the Resolution Foundation
Read MoreTaxpayers saved £30m inheritance tax bill by gifting
18th Aug 2021 | Posted by:The most recent figures show that taxpayers saved £30m in inheritance tax (IHT) through gifting last year with many taking advantage of the £3,000 annual gift allowance
Read More1.8 million couples claim marriage allowance
10th Aug 2021 | Posted by:Nearly 1.8 million married couples and those in civil partnerships have signed up for the marriage allowance to save up to £252 a year in income tax
Read MoreEmployers ‘named and shamed’ for paying less than minimum wage
9th Aug 2021 | Posted by:The government has named and shamed 191 employers who have underpaid workers, including major household names, as companies failed to pay £2.1m to over 34,000 workers due the national minimum wage
Read MoreBeware unexpected tax liabilities on cryptocurrency investments
28th Jul 2021 | Posted by:It is reputed that 1 in 10 people in the UK have now invested in cryptocurrency, to a greater or lesser degree. What many may not appreciate however, is that each and every transaction is relevant to their Capital Gains Tax (CGT) position.
Read MorePension freedom age will rise to 57 for tax free withdrawals
28th Jul 2021 | Posted by:The government has confirmed that it will proceed with plans to increase the normal minimum pension age (NMPA) from 55 to 57 years, marking the age they can access their pension pots tax free
Read MoreOne week left to renew for 300,000 tax credits customers
23rd Jul 2021 | Posted by:More than 300,000 tax credits customers have just over one week to renew their claims before the 31 July deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned
Read MoreHMRC reveals drop in buy-to-let tax disclosures
20th Jul 2021 | Posted by:Thousands of landlords have failed to come clean about the tax they owed to HMRC as 42% fewer property investors voluntarily disclosed unpaid tax to HMRC in the latest tax year
Read MoreRecent tax changes UK property investors need to know
14th Jul 2021 | Posted by:A number of changes to tax rules have added to compliance requirements for property owners and increased tax bills.
Read MoreNational Minimum Wage rate reminder for summer staff
13th Jul 2021 | Posted by:Students and seasonal staff are being reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to check that they are being paid the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
Read MoreCBI warns of ‘perfect storm’ of staff shortages
30th Jun 2021 | Posted by:UK businesses face a 'perfect storm' of factors causing staff shortages, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned
Read MoreHMRC help towards cost of children’s summer holiday activities
15th Jun 2021 | Posted by:HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for their childcare costs over the summer.
Read MoreG7 announces global tax agreement
10th Jun 2021 | Posted by:The G7's finance ministers have announced a historic international agreement on global tax reform.
Read MoreOTS considers moving tax year end
9th Jun 2021 | Posted by:The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) is set to explore the benefits, costs and wider implications of changing the date of the end of the tax year for individuals.
Read MoreFurlough numbers fall to their lowest level this year
3rd Jun 2021 | Posted by:Furlough numbers have fallen to their lowest level this year, according to official statistics published by HMRC
Read MoreHMRC advisory fuel rates for company car users from 1 June (2)
27th May 2021 | Posted by:HMRC has published the latest advisory fuel rates (AFR) for company car users, effective from 1 June 2021, increasing mileage rates by 1p for all petrol vehicles
Read MoreHMRC clarifies VAT position on electric vehicle recharging
26th May 2021 | Posted by:HMRC has confirmed that VAT is chargeable at the standard rate for electric vehicles when using charging points situated in public places
Read MoreFinance Bill outlines amendments to super-deduction
25th May 2021 | Posted by:The government has tabled amendments to the capital allowances super-deduction in Finance Bill 2021.
Read MoreHMRC urge businesses to carry out due diligence into their labour supply chain
18th May 2021 | Posted by:HMRC is warning organisations about the use of mini umbrella companies in the labour supply chain and the need to carry out due diligence to protect the organisation from financial and reputational damage.
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