Do landlords pay Council Tax on empty properties?
Posted by Ben Locker on July 20, 2023Do landlords pay council tax on empty properties? Do commercial landlords still have to pay business rates? We take a close look at the rules
Savings tax bites as interest rates rise
Posted by Karen Jones on July 17, 2023More and more people are falling into the savings tax trap. We look at why this is happening and ways of legitimately cutting your tax bill.
How to claim Marriage Allowance – without getting ripped off
Posted by Karen Jones on July 14, 2023You can cut your tax bill by hundreds of pounds if you claim Marriage Allowance – but beware of third party services who want to take a cut!
Do you pay tax on state pension? You might have to soon
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 13, 2023Thanks to the ‘triple lock’ and high inflation, many people face paying tax on state pension payments. We explain why this is happening.
How to protect yourself against pension and tax scams
Posted by Ben Locker on July 11, 2023HMRC recently issued advice on how to avoid pension and tax scams. We show you how to protect yourself from the scammers.
Small business tax planning: For sole traders
Posted by Karen Jones on July 10, 2023If you’re a sole trader, then small business tax planning is important. Here are some top tips for sole traders to help navigate small business taxes and avoid any taxing, last-minute panic.
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!
CGT exempt assets in the UK: gold coins and more
Posted by Mark Ingle on June 23, 2023Do you want to know about CGT exempt assets in the UK? We talk you through some common examples – from gold coins to classic cars.
How much will I have to pay for care? The Health and Social Care Plan explained
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 14, 2023The government’s proposed Health and Social Care Plan will change the way we fund social care. But how much will you have to pay?
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.