Hiring customs agents
Customs declarations can be difficult and time consuming to complete. Businesses can make their own custom's declarations; however, this is ...
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Business rates relief in England
Business rates are a tax on non-domestic premises, including most commercial properties such as shops, offices, pubs, warehouses and factories ...
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Directors who are liable for unpaid tax
HMRC has the power to make directors personally liable for paying the tax debts of companies they have been involved ...
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Self-employed tax basis period reform
The self-employed tax basis period reform has changed the way trading income is allocated to tax years. Under the reforms, ...
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New tips guidance published
New rules that stop employers from withholding tips from people working in the hospitality, leisure and services sectors are a ...
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VAT boost to charitable donations
The government is looking to introduce a new relief that would provide a VAT boost to charitable donations. The new ...
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Post Office Offences Bill to be extended
The Government has tabled amendments to expand the territorial extent of the Post Office Offences Bill. Convictions resulting from the ...
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Free management course for SMEs
The government has launched the new Help to Grow: Management Essentials course; a short online course with practical tips and ...
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Checking your National Insurance records
There is an online service available on HMRC to check your National Insurance Contributions (NIC) record online. The service is ...
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Transferring unused nil rate band for IHT
The Inheritance Tax residence nil rate band (RNRB) is a transferable allowance for married couples and civil partners (per person) ...
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Tax-free home sales
In general, there is no Capital Gains Tax (CGT) liability created when a property used as the main family residence ...
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Bikes for employees
The Cycle to Work scheme allows employers to provide bicycles and cyclists’ safety equipment to employees as a tax-free benefit ...
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Do’s and don’ts for Standard Visitors to the UK
There is useful guidance published on GOV.UK that explains the do’s and don’ts for Standard Visitors to the UK. Visitors ...
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Childcare Account chores
HMRC’s Childcare account can be used to claim free childcare (if eligible) or pay for Tax-Free Childcare. HMRC’s sign in ...
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Smart energy
In a recent press release, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero confirmed that consumers are set to benefit ...
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Tipping boost
The government’s Tipping Act is a step closer to coming into force, as the Code of Practice is published and ...
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Class 4 NICs who is liable?
Most self-employed people are required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs) if their profits are £12,570 or more ...
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Post Transaction Valuation Checks
A Post Transaction Valuation Check (PTVC) can be requested from HMRC for an individual to work out a capital gains ...
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