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More in line for savings boost

From April 2025, more low-income workers on Universal Credit can join Help to Save. Save up to £50/month

April 24, 2025

Have you set up your Personal Tax Account yet?

Skip the phone queues. Your Personal Tax Account lets you manage everything from tax codes to refunds

April 24, 2025

Less than a year before MTD for Income Tax starts

MTD for Income Tax kicks off in April 2026 for those earning over £50k. Digital records, quarterly

April 24, 2025

Reminder of Employer NIC changes from April 25

A reminder that increases to the rate of National Insurance contributions (NICs) that are paid by

April 24, 2025

Repeal of furnished holiday lets regime

From April 2025, holiday lets lose their special tax treatment. Landlords must prepare for new Income,

April 24, 2025

VAT Road Fuel Scale Charges

The new VAT road fuel scale charges applicable from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026 have been published. The

April 24, 2025

The innocent touch – where a lack of clear guidelines and policies makes a dismissal more likely to be unfair

A school inspector dismissed for brushing water off a pupil’s head won his unfair dismissal claim against

April 23, 2025

Higher rate tax relief on pension contributions

Want to make the most of your pension savings? You could claim up to 45% tax relief on contributions,

April 16, 2025

Understanding VAT Bad Debt Relief

Struggling with unpaid invoices? If you’ve paid VAT to HMRC but never received payment from your

April 16, 2025

Still time to repay private fuel costs and avoid tax charge

Use a company car for personal trips? Avoid a hefty tax charge by reimbursing your employer for private

April 16, 2025

Tax and employee suggestion schemes

Have you set up a suggestion scheme for ideas that could save or earn you money? Employee suggestion

April 16, 2025

Tax relief for landlords replacing domestic items

Swapped an old fridge or carpet in your rental property? Landlords can claim tax relief on replacing

April 16, 2025

Statutory Redundancy rights

Redundant? You could receive up to £30,000 tax-free, whether it’s statutory pay or a better deal from

April 16, 2025

UK Responds to New US Tariffs

The UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has set out the government’s position following

April 14, 2025

£13.9bn of R&D funding

The UK government has announced a record-breaking £13.9 billion in research and development (R&D)

April 14, 2025

Child Benefit increases April 2025

Child Benefit has risen for 2025-26: £26.05 for eldest, £17.25 for others. Claim continues to age 20 in

April 10, 2025

Don’t forget to update your NMW and NLW wage rates

Minimum wage rates rose on 1 April 2025. NLW now £12.21, and big increases for younger workers too. Make

April 10, 2025

Frozen tax allowances and fiscal drag

Tax thresholds frozen till 2028? That’s fiscal drag in action – more tax paid without rate rises. It’s a

April 10, 2025

Checking your tax code for 2025-26

Do you know what your 2025-26 tax code means? It affects how much tax is taken from your pay or pension.

April 10, 2025

Filing ATED return April 2025

From April 2025, updated ATED rates apply to residential properties held by companies and other

April 10, 2025

Make the most of trivial benefit payments 2025-26

Small gifts can mean big tax savings! Use the trivial benefits exemption in 2025-26 to reward employees

April 10, 2025

Employment Restrictions After Termination: Be Cautious

Kau Media Group (KMG) Ltd. sought to enforce two post-termination employment restriction (PTRs) contained

April 10, 2025

Tax Diary May/June 2025

1 May 2025 – Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 July 2024.

19 May 2025 – PAYE and

April 10, 2025

Dealing with supply line interruptions

Supply line interruptions can be a nightmare for any business. Whether it’s a delay in deliveries, a

April 7, 2025

Managing gross profit returns

Gross profit is one of the clearest indicators of how well your business is performing. It’s the amount

April 7, 2025

HMRC interest rate increases

HMRC has announced that interest rates for late payments will increase by 1.5% for all taxes starting 6

April 3, 2025

Registering informal money transfer businesses

HMRC has launched a campaign targeting informal money transfer networks like Hawala, aiming to combat

April 3, 2025

R & D clearance consultation

Following the Spring Statement, HMRC is inviting feedback on the idea of expanding the use of advance

April 3, 2025

Verifying identity at Companies House – From April 2025

New rules under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act mean identity checks will soon be

April 3, 2025

Business Asset Disposal Relief rates from April 2025

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) provides a reduced Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate on the sale of a

April 3, 2025

HMRC time to pay arrangements

If you’re facing financial difficulties and owe tax, HMRC’s Time to Pay service may offer breathing

April 3, 2025

Recycling changes

​As of 31 March 2025, new regulations have come into effect in England, requiring workplaces to adopt

March 31, 2025

Pubs and premises insurance

In March 2025, the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) wrote to all pub-owning businesses to reinforce the

March 31, 2025

LLP salaried members

Not all LLP members are taxed as partners. HMRC may treat them as employees if they meet certain

March 27, 2025

Time off for jury service

If your employee is called for jury service, you must allow them time off—but you’re not required

March 27, 2025

CGT holding over gains if you gift business assets

Gift Hold-Over Relief lets you defer Capital Gains Tax when giving away business assets or qualifying

March 27, 2025

Applying for student loans

Student Loans help cover the cost of university or college in the UK. Whether you’re full-time,

March 27, 2025

Childcare grants

Juggling higher education and parenting? Childcare Grants can ease the pressure by covering up to 85% of

March 27, 2025

Beneficial interests in jointly held property

Couples who jointly own rental property are usually taxed 50:50, even if they own different shares. But

March 27, 2025

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If you’re

March 27, 2025

Spring Statement Summary March 2025

Spring Statement 2025: Key Tax Measures and Modernisation Initiatives

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring

March 26, 2025

How Small Businesses Can Survive a Recession

Recessions can be tough on small businesses, but they do not have to spell disaster. With some smart

March 24, 2025

How to Approach Your Bank for a Business Loan

Asking your bank for a business loan can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right

March 24, 2025

Requesting evidence of earnings

If you’re self-employed, lenders may require an SA302 and tax year overview as proof of earnings for

March 20, 2025

Tax liability if you sell a business asset

When selling assets on which capital allowances were claimed, you may need to adjust your taxable profits

March 20, 2025

Records you must keep if self-employed

If you are self-employed as a sole trader or a partner in a business partnership, you are required to

March 20, 2025

VAT if you sell your business

When selling a business, the Transfer of a Business as a Going Concern (TOGC) rules can allow the

March 20, 2025

Rental business mortgage relief

Since April 2020, landlords can no longer deduct mortgage interest as an expense. Instead, tax relief is

March 20, 2025

Claiming professional fees and subscriptions

Did you know you may be eligible for tax relief on professional fees and subscriptions? If your

March 20, 2025

Business Advice: An Investment, Not a Cost

Flexible planning is essential for adapting to uncertainty, responding to challenges, and seizing new

March 17, 2025