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
Simplified expenses for self-employed people – a quick guide
Posted by Karen Jones on July 19, 2023What are simplified expenses for self-employed people? And are they worth claiming? We take a look at the pros and cons.
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.
Making Tax Digital for landlords and the self-employed – it’s coming!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 15, 2023Making Tax Digital for landlords and the self-employed is coming. This is what you need to know – and how you should prepare.
How to contact HMRC – and avoid the phone queues
Posted by Ben Locker on February 2, 2023Need to know how to contact HMRC while avoiding long phone queues? Then try this way of getting to speak to an HMRC adviser.
VAT Repayment Supplement abolished. But what has replaced it?
Posted by Karen Jones on January 23, 2023The VAT Repayment Supplement of 5% was replaced last year by a new scheme. Sadly, this scheme is a lot less generous.
HMRC asking wealthy individuals for pre-filing meetings
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 8, 2022HMRC is writing to wealthy individuals asking them for a telephone meeting before they submit their tax returns. But should you take part?
Electric cars and tax – how to offset the full cost of a new vehicle
Posted by Mark Ingle on April 25, 2022Do you want to buy a company vehicle? If so, it’s worth knowing the rules covering electric cars and tax – they can save you a lot of money!
