Inheritance Tax Implications Regarding the General Election
Following on from the webinar we hosted earlier this month on the basics of Inheritance Tax (IHT), we thought it would be useful to tie this in with our latest tax article ahead of the upcoming General Election. As the general election approaches, the issue of IHT is once again at the forefront of political […]
HMRC New Tool for Voluntary National Insurance Contributions
In the UK, the National Insurance (NI) system serves as a fundamental pillar of the welfare state, providing financial support and services to individuals throughout their lives. National Insurance Contributions (NICs) require mandatory payments made by most employees, employers, and self-employed individuals to fund state benefits, including the State Pension, statutory sick pay, and unemployment […]
Tips for Preparing Your Self-Assessment Tax Returns
As we approach the end of the current tax year, individuals and businesses are gearing up for the annual task of collating their information to enable them to file their Self-Assessment Tax Returns with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). This process can often seem daunting, but with careful preparation and organisation, it can be managed […]
Autumn Statement 2023 – Main Highlights
The Autumn Statement provided personal tax cuts, a State Pension triple-lock guarantee for April 2024, greater ISA freedoms and consultations around a new lifetime pension. Yesterday afternoon, Chancellor Jermey Hunt laid out his plan to help ease the cost-of-living squeeze and ‘turbo-charge’ UK economic growth. If you didn’t manage to watch or hear the Statement […]
Juggling Christmas Festivities and the Self-Assessment Tax Return Deadline
As the festive season draws near, the excitement of Christmas is palpable across the country, particularly here in Wigan. With the streets of Standish bedecked in twinkling lights, the scent of spiced mulled wine wafting through the air in Scholes, and the melodies of carols echoing in bustling market squares of the town centre, it’s […]
Has having an electric company car just got even better?
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have now confirmed the position for employees being reimbursed by their employer in relation to home electricity costs. There was always some confusion as to whether this would trigger a Benefit in Kind (BIK). However, HMRC have now made the treatment clearer, and its good news for the employee (if […]
HMRC Release Online Tax Code Tool
Struggling to understand what your tax code means? Have you ever understood your tax code? Do you know what a tax code is? HMRC have released a new online tool to help taxpayers understand what their tax code means. The online tool is designed to help, assist and explain your tax code and why your […]
Research and Development (R&D) Updates
How HMRC are tightening up on Research & Development claims HMRC are tightening up on the Research & Development (R&D) claims process in order to tackle errors and suspected abuse of the regime. They have therefore introduced what they feel will be a more robust process to enable them to monitor the whole claims process […]
HMRC introduce New VAT Penalty Regime
HMRC have introduced changes to the way VAT registered businesses will be penalised if they don’t submit their VAT Returns and/or pay VAT liabilities owed, on time. The new regime will kick in for accounting periods starting on or after 1 January 2023 and these changes aim to simplify and separate penalties and interest charged. […]
Autumn Statement 2022 – The Highlights
Jeremy Hunt delivered his first Autumn Statement this afternoon and has promised the government will deliver a plan to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and rebuild the UK economy. The chancellor says his priorities are stability, growth, and public services, and is providing “fair solutions” despite taking “difficult decisions”. With this, the Chancellor has announced tens […]
