Is it time to make a lasting power of attorney?
Posted by Ben Locker on July 3, 2023Is it time to make a lasting power of attorney? In short, yes! It’s never too early to protect your financial and health affairs.
Electronic sales suppression fraud: HMRC clamps down
Posted by Ben Locker on June 29, 2023HMRC is clamping down on electronic sales suppression fraud – sometimes called ’till fraud’. Don’t become the target of an HMRC dawn raid!
Tax gap at £36bn – small businesses to face HMRC scrutiny?
Posted by Ben Locker on June 26, 2023HMRC has released its latest tax gap figures. With small businesses accounting for 56% of unpaid tax, will SMEs be in the taxman’s sights?
State pension top-up deadline extended to 2025 – don’t miss out!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 22, 2023HMRC has extended the state pension top-up deadline. You now have until 2025 to make any missing NI contributions and boost your entitlement.
Self-assessment threshold – what you need to know
Posted by Karen Jones on June 19, 2023The self-assessment threshold for PAYE income is currently £150,000. This post tells you what you need to know about the threshold.
Free SME cyber security service
Posted by Ben Locker on June 15, 2023The National Cyber Security Centre has a free SME cyber security service. This is what you need to know about it.
Can’t pay VAT? HMRC has online payment plans
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 8, 2023Can’t pay VAT? If your business meets certain criteria, you may be able to make use of HMRC’s online payment plan service.
Change your Will – to pay for pizza?
Posted by Ben Locker on June 5, 2023Fancy paying for your pizzas after your death? A New Zealand firm is offering just that, but there are better reasons to change your Will.
The new landlord register is coming – time to declare your income?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 22, 2023A compulsory landlord register will soon be introduced in England. If you haven’t declared rental income, do it now to keep penalties lower.
HMRC Connect – how the taxman is spying on you
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 18, 2023Did you know the taxman has a powerful data gathering system that uses Artificial Intelligence? Learn what HMRC can find out about you.
