DWP to get powers to check bank accounts?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 14, 2023A new amendment to the Data Protection and Digital Information bill could give the DWP sweeping powers to check bank accounts.
Inheritance Tax changes and common questions
Posted by Ian Henman on December 13, 2023Inheritance tax rules can be difficult to understand, so we have answered some of the most common IHT questions.
Class 2 NI contributions – what has changed?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 11, 2023In his 2023 Autumn Statement, the chancellor announced he was scrapping Class 2 NI contributions. The reality is rather more complex.
HMRC and crypto tax
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 4, 2023HMRC has launched new guidance that suggests it is launching a crypto tax crackdown. This is what you need to know.
Trading losses? Here’s how you can use them to cut your tax bill….
Posted by Mark Ingle on December 1, 2023Trading losses can sometimes result in a tax refund for your business. Here’s how to reduce your tax bill if your trade is losing money.
Second homes council tax loophole now closed
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on November 24, 2023Government closes a common second homes council tax loophole. New rules came into force in April 2023.
Owed a Marriage Allowance rebate? You may lose out if you don’t claim by April
Posted by Karen Jones on November 22, 2023Married or in a civil partnership? You could be owed a large Marriage Allowance rebate from HMRC. Don’t miss out; make sure you claim soon.
How to register for VAT – a simple guide
Posted by Mark Ingle on November 20, 2023If you think you need to register for VAT, our simple guide talks you through the steps you need to take – and shows you where to get help.
Landlord limited company formations
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on November 20, 2023Research shows that the numbers of landlord limited company formations continue to increase. But is it worth managing properties in this way?
Gifts out of surplus income and Inheritance Tax
Posted by Ian Henman on November 13, 2023If you give gifts out of surplus income, they don’t attract Inheritance Tax. Yet few people do this. We look at how this tax break works.
