Tracking down lost pension details

Ever had a nagging feeling that you have a pension pot somewhere but have no idea how to track it down? Well, there is a solution. There is a search link on the GOV.UK website at https://www.gov.uk/find-pension-contact-details that will help. The service will help you...

Reducing self-assessment payments on account

Self-assessment taxpayers are usually required to pay their income tax liabilities in three instalments each year. The first two payments are due on: 31 January during the tax year e.g., for 2022-23 the first payment on account was due on 31 January 2023. 31 July...

Share buy-back clearance applications

Most payments a company makes to its shareholders, in respect of their shares, will be qualifying distributions and be subject to Income Tax. However, if certain conditions are met, the payment can be treated as an exempt distribution. An exempt distribution is a...

Higher rate tax relief on gifts to charities

The gift aid scheme, which was originally introduced in 1990, allows charities to reclaim from HMRC the basic rate of Income Tax deducted from qualifying donations by UK taxpayers. This means that where a basic rate taxpayer claims gift aid on a £100...