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HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates from 1 September 2026
Last updated: 16 October 2026 What are advisory fuel rates? Advisory fuel rates (AFRs) are HMRC’s suggested pence-per-mile rates for reimbursing employees who drive company
HMRC are Communicating about Self-Assessment
In October, we wrote about the Self-Assessment registration deadline (the 5th). Hot on the heels of this, you may receive communication in the following weeks
HMRC Close One Helpline – But Re-open Another
Closing There have been many Covid-19 support schemes, administered by HMRC, for example: Eat Out to Help Out payments The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)
HMRC Criticised for Time Taken to Process Tax Refunds
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How long does HMRC take to process tax refunds? Most Self Assessment refunds are repaid within about 2 to 4
HMRC Helpline Axe Saga Rumbles on as Closure Looms Again
The saga over whether HMRC will axe its tax helpline continues to rumble on, with the latest comments suggesting it may still close after all.
HMRC Nudges Those Named in Pandora Papers
Last updated: 16 October 2026 Why is HMRC writing to people named in the Pandora Papers? The Pandora Papers were 11.9 million documents leaked from
HMRC Says I’m Owed Money—Is It a Tax Code Error or Scam?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 HMRC says you’re owed money: is it a tax code error or a scam? It can be either. HMRC does
HMRC Warn of BAD Relief Claims
Last updated: 16 October 2026 What is Business Asset Disposal Relief? Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR), formerly called Entrepreneurs’ Relief, reduces the capital gains tax
HMRC’s ‘Help for Hustles’ Campaign
This is a recent initiative by HMRC. The campaign is designed to assist individuals who earn extra income outside their main job, ensuring they understand
How Can a Sole Trader Reduce Tax with a Lower-Rate Taxpayer?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How can a sole trader plan tax with a spouse or civil partner? The main options are to employ your
How Do I Elect Main Residence Relief for Capital Gains Tax on a Second Home?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How do you make a section 222 election? If you have more than one home that you live in, you
How Does a Side Hustle Affect My Tax with a Main Job?
Q: I have a main job with a company (tax paid through PAYE) and a secondary ‘side hustle’. How does this affect my tax status and
How Does Incorporating a Business for Shares Affect CGT?
Q: I am thinking that I may incorporate my business by transferring it for shares. I am trying to understand how it works, the relief and
How does investing in an Enterprise Investment Scheme help to reduce Inheritance Tax exposure, now that pensions are going to be included from next April?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How can EIS investments help reduce inheritance tax now that pensions are included? Shares in qualifying Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)
How Should I Record a £50 ‘thank you’ Payment in my Accounts?
Last updated: 16 October 2026 How are payments for work experience taxed? It depends on whether the person is a worker. If someone on work
How to Claim the Marriage Allowance?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How do you claim the Marriage Allowance? The lower-earning partner applies online on gov.uk. They need their own and their
How to Spread Your PAYE Payments
Your business may well be stretched right now, the NMW rates rose by over 10% from 1 April and other input costs have increased by
How Will BiK Reporting Changes Affect Small Businesses?
Q: I’m in the process of starting a new business and want to ensure I’m fully prepared for upcoming compliance changes. I’m aware requirements for reporting
I can no longer claim tax relief on my expenses when working from home. Is there anything I can do (I’m a basic rate taxpayer)?
The Working From Home (WFH) tax relief scheme was introduced to allow employees who were contractually required to work from home to make a flat
I’ve heard that making charitable donations can increase my tax-free Personal Allowance. How does this work, exactly?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can charitable donations increase your tax-free Personal Allowance? They can, if your income is over £100,000. Gift Aid donations reduce