Late tax penalties: changes to late submission & payment schemes
Posted by Karen Jones on October 30, 2023HMRC is introducing new late tax penalties. They will cover late tax submissions and late payments – and the introduction dates have changed.
Tribunal ruling could result in Capital Gains Tax refunds
Posted by Karen Jones on October 30, 2023A tribunal ruling revealed HMRC had wrongly charged CGT on the sale of property, meaning many could be eligible for CGT refunds.
Side hustle tax rules – HMRC is watching
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on October 16, 2023New side hustle tax rules will see the taxman clamping down on people who don’t declare gig economy income. Here’s what you need to know.
Income tax refunds – beware if they’re too good to be true
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on October 9, 2023If you’re offered income tax refunds that seem to good to be true, they probably are – as some people have discovered to their cost.
Central assessment of VAT – HMRC’s process for late returns
Posted by Karen Jones on September 28, 2023When you miss a VAT return, HMRC does a central assessment of VAT. Changes to the system mean it’s more important than ever to file on time. If you don’t, it may be more likely you’ll experience enforcement action.
Minimum Wage – employers be careful!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 7, 2023In 2023, more than 200 employers were named and shamed for not complying with the National Minimum Wage. Don’t let it happen to you!
HMRC publishes new advisory fuel rates for company cars
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 1, 2023If you have employees with company cars, you’ll need to be aware of the new advisory fuel rates that came into force on 1st March 2023.
Reporting tax fraud nets whistleblowers £509,000
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on August 22, 2023Reporting tax fraud netted whistleblowers over £500,000 during the last tax year. But would a more transparent system recoup more?
How to claim a Child Trust Fund as £1.7bn remains untouched
Posted by Ben Locker on August 7, 2023Do you want to know how to claim a Child Trust Fund? Huge numbers of young people have an average of £1,900 lying unclaimed.
Allowable expenses for employees – could you claim back tax?
Posted by Karen Jones on July 31, 2023If you are employed, you may be able claim tax relief on a range of allowable expenses for employees – without having to fill in a tax return
