HMRC to solve Class 2 NICs issue in September 2025
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HMRC to solve Class 2 NICs issue in September 2025
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 21, 2025

If you have recently submitted a tax return, you may have had a Class 2 NICs issue. We look at the problem and when it will be fixed.

How to claim Marriage Allowance – without getting ripped off
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How to claim Marriage Allowance – without getting ripped off
Posted by Karen Jones on July 16, 2025

You 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!

How to file a VAT return
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How to file a VAT return
Posted by Mark Ingle on July 15, 2025

Need to know how to file a VAT return? With the right software the process is easy – the trick is to make sure your figures are accurate!

Do you pay tax on state pension? You might have to soon
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Do you pay tax on state pension? You might have to soon
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 14, 2025

Thanks to the ‘triple lock’ and high inflation, many people face paying tax on state pension payments. We explain why this is happening.

A costly pension underpayment error – check your payroll!
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A costly pension underpayment error – check your payroll!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 10, 2025

One pension underpayment error forced an employer to make expensive back payments over several years – but how did it happen?

How to protect yourself against pension and tax scams
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How to protect yourself against pension and tax scams
Posted by Ben Locker on July 9, 2025

HMRC recently issued advice on how to avoid pension and tax scams. We show you how to protect yourself from the scammers.

Tax allowable expenses
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Tax allowable expenses
Posted by Karen Jones on July 4, 2025

Tax allowable expenses and the importance of them being “wholly and exclusive” for business purposes – we explain how it works.

Will M&S face VAT on sandwiches?
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Will M&S face VAT on sandwiches?
Posted by Karen Jones on July 3, 2025

Marks and Spencer’s new ‘strawberries and creme’ flavoured sandwich has gone viral – causing some to examine the VAT on sandwiches rules.

What are employment related securities?
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What are employment related securities?
Posted by Ben Locker on June 30, 2025

In this article, we look at what employment related securities are, the schemes that are available, plus reporting rules that apply to them.

The Residence Nil Rate Band – What Does It Mean For You?
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The Residence Nil Rate Band – What Does It Mean For You?
Posted by Karen Jones on June 30, 2025

Learn about how the residential nil-rate band (RNRB) and how it applies to inheritance tax (IHT).

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