11 reasons to do your tax return before the deadline Nobody likes to do tax returns, but there are actually some pretty good reasons to do your tax return before the deadline and get it out of the way. 1. Avoid Last-Minute Stress: Getting it done well […]
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High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) Updates: What You Need to Know
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Sep
Sep
High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) Updates: What You Need to Know Starting from 6 April 2024, significant changes to the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) have been introduced. These updates could reduce your tax burden and bring welcome financial relief to many families. Here’s a breakdown of […]
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Jul
Jul
Following Keir Starmer’s recent appointment as Prime Minister, we would like to provide you with a summary of the Labour Party’s main tax plans, which we are aware of. With so many claims and counterclaims made by all political parties in the run-up to the General election, it may be […]
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Jul
Jul
There are proposed changes to the tax rules relating to Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) accommodation. For many years taxpayers who own holiday homes which are let out to the public on a commercial basis have benefitted from numerous tax reliefs, providing they meet the conditions of a “Furnished Holiday […]
06
Nov
Nov
Taxation is a critical aspect of running a business, and understanding its complexities is essential for limited company owners. Our comprehensive guide ‘Running a Limited Company: A practical guide for business owners’, provides a breakdown of key business tax considerations, including dividend tax, VAT, National Insurance Contributions (NICs), Corporation Tax, […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Jul
Jul
What are payments on account? If you are a self-assessment taxpayer, you may be familiar with the phrase ‘payments on account’ (POA). They help to spread the tax burden over the space of a year by requiring the taxpayer to make advance payments towards their tax bill. 31 July 2023 […]
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Mar
Mar
The UK tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April of the following year. Here are some end of year tax planning tips: Make use of ISA’s – these accounts allow you to save and invest tax-free so consider making use of your ISA allowance before the end of […]
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Feb
Feb
Repairs and Renewals A distinction is drawn between repairs and improvements when considering if tax relief is available. The general rules are that: Expenditure on restoring an asset to its original state is revenue in nature and so allowable in calculating taxable trading profits; and Expenditure […]
09
May
May
In our previous blog, Inheritance Tax Exemptions – Christmas is a time for giving, we explained some of the main exemptions available to reduce your estate and any IHT liability it may attract. One such exemption, which is potentially the most valuable, is that of “Normal Expenditure out of Income”. […]