Roll-out of new digital markets regime
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated its new digital markets competition regime...
Ticket touts’ days are numbered
The UK government has unveiled a series of proposals aimed at curbing exploitative practices in...
Is your trade in goods or services a business
Selling goods or services? It’s vital to know if HMRC considers this a business. From...
Tax relief for zero emission cars and electric charge points
Great news for businesses! Tax relief on zero-emission cars and EV charge points has been...
Future increases in CGT on sale of a business
Planning to sell your business or shares? Capital Gains Tax rates for Business Asset Disposal...
What expenses can be claimed against rental income
Are you a landlord? Maximise your rental income by knowing which expenses you can claim...
Finding your National Insurance number
Misplaced your National Insurance number? Do not worry! From checking payslips to using the HMRC...
Last month to file 2023-24 tax return
The 31 January 2025 deadline for self-assessment tax returns is fast approaching. Avoid penalties and...
What to Expect from the Chancellor’s Spring Statement 2025
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement, scheduled for 26 March 2025, is expected to focus on navigating...
Perseverance is the key to sales success
The average number of touchpoints needed to secure a sale, or appointment generally falls between...
The UK economic outlook for 2025
The economic outlook for the UK in 2025 presents a mixed picture, with expectations of...
WASPI claims – apology but no compensation
The UK government has recently addressed the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's (PHSO) report concerning...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax volunteers
From April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) will transform tax...
Inheritance Tax thresholds and the RNRB
Inheritance Tax nil-rate bands remain frozen until April 2030. Learn how this affects estates, the...
Using the car fuel rates
Advisory fuel rates for company cars help employers and employees manage fuel costs without triggering...
Advising HMRC of employees’ company car details
Ensure compliance with HMRC rules when providing company cars. From P46(Car) submissions to benefit reporting...
Capital Gains Tax – the new rates
Capital Gains Tax rates have increased for disposals from 30 October 2024, with further changes...
Cash-basis default position for self-employed
The cash basis is now the default for self-employed income reporting. Learn about the key...
Tax Diary February/March 2025
1 February 2025 - Due date for Corporation Tax payable for the year ended 30...
VAT Reverse Charge in Construction: What You Need to Know
Navigating VAT in the construction industry can feel like untangling scaffolding. Enter the VAT reverse...
The Substantial Shareholdings Exemption
For companies selling shares, the Substantial Shareholdings Exemption (SSE) can mean significant tax relief. Introduced...
When can you recover VAT on a car purchase
Reclaiming VAT on company cars isn’t as simple as it sounds. Generally, businesses can’t recover...
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...
