Claiming for uniforms, work clothing and tools
Buying tools or clothing for your job? You could claim tax relief. Check if you qualify and how to get ...
Accounting on a cash basis
From April 2024, the cash basis is the default method for sole traders and most partnerships when preparing Self-Assessment returns ...
Using the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme
Struggling with late-paying customers? The VAT Cash Accounting Scheme helps protect cash flow by taxing only what you have received ...
Check your State Pension forecast online
Get a clear view of your future pension. Use the enhanced online service to check, boost, or track your State ...
Use HMRC app and be job-ready this summer
Starting work this summer? Download the free HMRC app to get your NI number, check your tax code and stay ...
Tax gap estimated at 5.3% for 2023-24
HMRC missed out on £46.8bn in tax last year. Small businesses and Corporation Tax make up the biggest share of ...
Pivotal role of the union Certification Officer in addressing complaints
A recent tribunal clarified the procedural powers of the Certification Officer (CO), ruling that applications from trade union members cannot ...
Redress for Post Office Capture victims
In a significant update, the UK government has unveiled a new compensation scheme targeting individuals affected by the earlier “Capture” ...
Winter Fuel Payments reinstated
The government has announced the reinstatement of Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners in England and Wales for winter 2025–26, reversing ...
VAT Annual Accounting
Streamline your VAT reporting with fewer returns and smoother cash flow. The Annual Accounting Scheme makes VAT easier to manage ...
Present rates of Corporation Tax
Corporation Tax rises with profit levels. Marginal relief bridges the gap, easing businesses from the 19% small profits rate to ...
2025 Spending Review published
The government’s 2025 Spending Review outlines a major funding boost for healthcare, defence, housing, and infrastructure to support long-term recovery ...
When do the higher rates of Income Tax apply
Once your income passes £100,000, your tax-free allowance starts to shrink. Between £100,000 and £125,140, the effective tax rate climbs ...
Who must send in a tax return
From self-employment to rental income, there are many reasons you may need to file a Self-Assessment return. Know the triggers ...
Tax rules for savings interest
You could earn up to £18,570 in tax-free savings interest in 2025–26, thanks to the personal allowance, starting rate for ...
BT Eyes Deeper Job Cuts as AI Reshapes Telecoms
BT has announced that it may exceed its previously stated target of cutting 40,000 jobs by 2030, as artificial intelligence ...
Effects of Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her first Spending Review to Parliament last week, setting out the government’s financial priorities for the ...
Claim for a business journey in a private vehicle
Use your own vehicle for work? You could be entitled to a tax-free mileage allowance. Make sure you are not ...