Category Archives: Tax

Navigating the tax treatment of Furnished Holiday Lets

holiday let

Let’s delve into the fascinating realm of the UK tax treatment of Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs). If you’ve ever dreamt of turning your cozy cottage or charming apartment into a holiday retreat, you’re in the right place. Here we will untangle the complexities of tax rules and discover how FHLs […]

Zero and low emission vehicle tax

zero emissions

With the UK Government being committed to ending the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by the end of 2035 the current tax regime for cars is naturally favourable for zero and low emission vehicles. A summary of the main low emission vehicle tax benefits is provided below.   […]

HMRC Impending Changes for Gig Workers

gig economy

What Is A Gig Economy The dictionary definition of “Gig Economy” or gig workers is “A way of working that is based on people having temporary jobs or doing separate pieces of work, each paid separately, rather than working for an employer.”   The Role Of Digital Platforms In The […]

Registering with HMRC, Budgeting, Insurance and Expenses

Running A Limited Company Guide

Running a successful business involves fulfilling various obligations and effectively managing key aspects of your operations. In our comprehensive guide ‘Running a Limited Company: A practical guide for business owners’, we delve into the importance of registering with HMRC, managing your budget, understanding insurance options, and staying on top of […]

YouTubers and Influencer tax

Youtuber

Tax On Social Media Earnings Increasingly more and more people are turning to YouTube and other social media platforms to supplement their existing income, or to start a new career. There are many considerations you need to make when moving into this field, such as what type of content will […]

eXtortion / Extortion – ransom payments

Xtortion

The question is:  Are ransom payments made by a business to access its IT systems tax deductible? Everyday more and more news reports highlight the threat ransomware and cyber terrorism impose on our institutions and businesses.  Workplaces are increasingly dependent upon IT systems and infrastructure and data breaches have a […]

What is National Insurance?

National Insurance pound

National Insurance Contributions (NICs) are payable by almost every worker and employer throughout the UK. They are an important deduction from your salary as the amount of Class 1 NICs you’ve paid throughout your lifetime affects your rights to the state pension. Likewise, those who are self-employed need to pay […]

Van tax

van tax

Most people are aware that if you get a company car as part of your employment, the car will create a taxable benefit in kind. The employer is probably not going to be able to recover any VAT on its purchase either because HMRC will usually view that it is […]

Unusual tax facts

unusual tax facts

Time for a more light-hearted look at some unusual (or useless!) tax facts as we approach the end of the alphabet! with our A-Z tax blog series. Weird and wonderful facts: One of the first recorded taxes in the UK was the Danegeld, a tax on Anglo-Saxon landowners to pay […]