Tax and termination payments
The tax treatment of termination payments is governed by a detailed set of rules that...
Do you need to register for self-assessment?
Depending on your income and circumstances, you may need to register for self-assessment. This may...
Working out your UK residence status
Your UK residence status affects how much tax you pay in the UK and, in...
Tax effects of living away from your home
Many homeowners assume that if a property has been their main residence at some point...
Tax-free gifts for Inheritance Tax purposes
Making gifts during your lifetime can be an effective way to reduce the value of...
Reclaiming VAT on car leasing costs
Businesses that lease cars often assume they can recover all of the VAT charged on...
Why cyber security is now a business survival issue
Cyber security is no longer a concern limited to large corporations. Increasingly, smaller businesses are...
Employment law changes pressure small businesses
Many small business owners are already feeling the effects of rising staffing costs, tighter recruitment...
Tax Diary June/July 2026
1 June 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31...
How the Marriage Allowance works
The Marriage Allowance lets you transfer £1,260 of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife...
Self-employed National Insurance
Most self-employed people are required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs). Class...
National Insurance liability on benefits in kind
National Insurance contributions that relate to employee benefits are known as Class 1A National Insurance...
How capital gains are linked with Income Tax
How capital gains are linked with Income Tax is important to understand as your overall...
How dividends are taxed
Dividends are taxed differently from other types of income, with separate allowances and tax rates...
The 60% tax band
Many taxpayers are surprised to learn that once their income exceeds £100,000, they can face...
A pattern of workplace harassment may be treated as a continuous event
A pivotal ruling has raised a protective umbrella over those impacted by a toxic workplace...
Non-tax considerations when returning to the UK
Returning to the UK after a period abroad can feel straightforward on the surface, but...
Update on Companies House plans for profit and loss filing
There has been considerable discussion over the past year about whether small companies would be...
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...
