Late self-assessment? Beware the tax return ‘super penalty’
Posted by Karen Jones on December 12, 2022Late self-assessment penalties can soon get expensive. But did you know HMRC has the power to impose a 200% ‘super penalty’ in some cases?
Working from home expenses changes
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 8, 2022If you’re employed and claim working from home expenses or other employment-related expenses, you need to know about these changes.
CGT exemption reduction: should landlords sell up now?
Posted by Karen Jones on November 28, 2022CGT changes announced back in 2022 mean the tax-exempt Capital Gains Tax allowance is now shrinking. So should you sell up?
The Breathing Space debt respite scheme. How does it work?
Posted by Ben Locker on November 23, 2022The Breathing Space debt respite scheme – how does it work, and what does it mean for debtors and creditors?
Landlord news: profits down as CGT and insurance costs continue to rise
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on November 14, 2022In this landlord news update, we look at declining profits in the buy-to-let sector, rising insurance costs and possible changes to CGT.
State pension National Insurance contributions – have you paid enough?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on November 3, 2022Have you made enough state pension National Insurance contributions to qualify for the full pension? If not, help is at hand.
Nightmare tenants – advice for landlords
Posted by Ben Locker on October 31, 2022As more people struggle to pay the rent, more landlords find themselves with nightmare tenants. So, what can you do to protect yourself?
NHS Continuing Healthcare – it exists. But can you actually get it?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on October 28, 2022NHS Continuing Healthcare is not means-tested and should cover all the care costs for your elderly relatives when become ill from old age.
Marshmallows and VAT: when size matters
Posted by Ben Locker on October 10, 2022Marshmallows and VAT have recently come under the spotlight. But did a tribunal rule that giant marshmallows were confectionery or not?
How to register a trust – act now to avoid a fine!
Posted by Ian Henman on October 6, 2022Did you know that many non-taxable trusts needed to be registered with HMRC by 1st September 2022? Register a trust now to avoid a fine.