IR35 has been around since April 2000 and exists to allow HMRC to challenge the employment status of those workers who provide their services via an intermediary, such as a limited company but who would be an employee if the intermediary was not used. HMRC refers to such workers as […]
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Many employers like to reward their employees at Christmas – whether it be a party (and/) or a gift. However, the tax office is for life, not just for Christmas and unwary employers can fall foul of tax rules if the gifts aren’t of the correct sort and cost. The […]
HM Revenue & Customs have slightly changed the requirements for claiming the third tranche of the SEISS compared to the previous two tranches – but the result may have a major impact on the self employed’s ability to claim the SEISS. When claiming the first two SEISS grants the […]
COVID-19 has borne witness to increased public spending on an unprecedented scale. It has been estimated the UK is facing an annual bill of more than £300 billion to cover the cost of measures such as the furlough and self-employed support schemes. Earlier this year, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi […]
The rules regarding UK residency and UK tax position are not straightforward and we recommend that this is carefully reviewed to ensure your peace of mind. As well as the usual regulations, HM Revenue & Customs’ rules include a 60 day “exceptional circumstance” get out clause. However, this may not […]
You may be able to claim tax relief for additional household costs if you have had to work at home on a regular basis, this includes if you have to work from home because of coronavirus (COVID-19), either for all or part of the week. Additional costs include things like heating, metered […]
The sale of your home is not always exempt from capital gains tax. There are many quirks to the capital gains tax rules and we would recommend always contacting us for a quick chat if you are selling a property – or any other investment asset – even if it […]
The deadline for submission of forms P11D and P11D(b) to HMRC advising of benefits in kind provided to employees, is 7 July 2021. Employers need to look at this now, particularly as the provision of company cars and furlough may provide problems. A benefit in kind tax charge arises where […]
Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) costs have been reduced following the Government announcement in the Summer Statement. There is a temporary reduction in SDLT rates for residential completions that take place between 8 July 2020 and 31 March 2021, raising the nil rate threshold to £500,000 from £125,000. The reduction […]
Have you recently sold a residential property in the UK? If so, it is important you understand new tax rules, which might mean you need to report and pay Capital Gains Tax within 30 days. Over recent weeks COVID-19 has dominated the headlines and any new tax developments have […]