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OTS Report 20 May 2021 – The future of Capital Gains Tax?

capital gains tax

On 20 May 2021 the Office of Tax Simplification published the second part of its review of Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Whilst most taxpayers encounter income tax, National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and VAT every day, the report is concerned that many taxpayers are strikingly unaware of their obligations to report […]

Is 2021 the year to get an electric car?

electric car tax

Whether you’re environmentally conscious or just after something practical – the choice of electric car models has skyrocketed over the last year or so. More and more well-known brands have launched their own take on electric cars to try and complete with the market leader – Tesla. Not only is […]

Incorrectly claimed SEISS

HMRC Enquiry

As the 2021 Tax Return gears up, HM Revenue & Customs has confirmed that it will issue harsh penalties to tax payers who have incorrectly claimed SEISS, and subsequently not taken advantage of opportunities to voluntarily repay the excess amounts. The rules state that overpayments must be notified to HMRC […]

Should I get a company car?

company car

“Should I get a company car?” is probably one of the most asked questions we receive. The fundamental answer revolves around tax efficiency and sustainability.   A company car is a way your company can pay you back for your hard work, but you should also consider the purpose and values of […]

Another unusual letter from HMRC?

HMRC Enquiry

Due to increased activity by fraudsters during the pandemic as they attempt to illegally access Covid-19 grants and loans, HMRC has decided to be more wary when submitting tax (including VAT) payments to taxpayers. Accordingly, HMRC is now writing to taxpayers who have claimed a recent tax refund that is […]

Tax Day Highlights

Tax Day Highlights

After the excitement of the Budget and the issue of the Finance Bill, 23rd March was billed as “Tax Day” with the government issuing a raft of consultations and policies. In the end, the day was – correctly – overshadowed by the anniversary of the first Covid-19 lockdown, but as […]

WARNING – Your SEISS grant may be blocked

seiss grant blocked

HMRC are now asking certain self-employed people to prove that they are still in business before they can claim the next SEISS grant. This is only for those who have indicated that their business ceased trading in the period from 6 April 2018 to 5 April 2020. A pause in […]

Tapered annual allowance – will high earners contribute more?

annual allowance

The 2020 Budget increased the scope for many high earners to make a bigger pension contribution in the tax year ending 5 April 2021. The annual allowance income limit was increased to £200,000, significantly reducing the number of people affected by the tapered annual allowance. The availability of a full […]

Paying your deferred VAT

paying deferred vat

The portal to allow you to pay VAT deferred due to Covid-19 is now open If you deferred paying any VAT between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020 you can now:- pay the deferred VAT in full, on or before 31 March 2021 join the VAT deferral new payment scheme […]

Residential Finance Costs

rent finance

Back in July 2015 the then Chancellor, George Osborne, announced a change to the way that tax relief for finance charges, in particular loan and mortgage interest, would be given against residential property rents. Rather than reducing the net profit of the residential property business, any tax due would be […]