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Advisory Fuel Rates Update
HMRC publish rates that can be used by employers wishing to pay their employees the cost of fuel for business journeys in company cars (or,
Am I Eligible for a SDLT Refund?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Are you eligible for a stamp duty land tax refund? You may be able to claim back the higher rates
Am I Employed or Self Employed: If I have a Limited Company
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Are you employed or self-employed if you have a limited company? If you trade through your own limited company, you
Am I employed or self-employed under my crew agreement?
Q. Am I employed or self-employed under my crew agreement? A. I work in a production role and do three, four or five jobs a
Applying for a Customs Grant
The next phase of the customs grant scheme is now open for applications. It sees a record £50 million investment as part of the measures
Are HMRC Interest Rates on Late Payment of Stamp Duty Linked to Bank of England Rates?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How do Bank of England rate changes affect HMRC interest on Stamp Duty and other taxes? HMRC’s interest rates follow
Are My Late Husband’s Overseas Assets Exempt from UK Inheritance Tax?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Are your late husband’s overseas assets exempt from UK inheritance tax? It depends on his tax status when he died,
Are Offshore Investments Subject to Inheritance Tax?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Are offshore investments subject to UK inheritance tax? It depends on your residence. From 6 April 2025, inheritance tax (IHT)
Are Repair Costs Deductible as Allowable Expenses?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Are repair costs an allowable expense? Yes. Repairs and maintenance that restore an asset to its previous condition are allowable
Are Service Charges Included with Ground Rents on a Landlord Tax Return?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How do you report service charges on a landlord tax return? If you let a leasehold flat, the service charges
Are Text Messages from HMRC about New PAYE Codes for 2023/24 Legitimate or a Scam?
This article was written about tax code messages for 2023/24, but the scam advice still applies. For how tax codes work in 2026/27 see our
Are there any IHT Implications of Gifting Money to our Son and Daughter in-law?
Q.2 Are there any IHT Implications of Gifting Money to our Son and Daughter in-law? I have a joint bank account with my wife. We view the money in that
Are There Any Tax Implications If I Transfer My Property To My Spouse?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can you transfer property to your spouse tax-free? Yes, for capital gains tax and inheritance tax, as long as you’re
Are There Tax Liabilities for Gifted Rental Properties?
Q.2 Gifted rental properties – Any present and future tax liabilities? In 2007, my father and mother purchased an investment property for £198,000 with a
As the end of the tax year approaches, what should I check to maximise my tax allowances?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How can you make the most of your UK tax allowances? Use each allowance fully every tax year, as most
August 2017 Q&A
Question 1: My wife has a part-time job but doesn’t earn enough to pay tax. Can she get tax relief on contributions made to a
Avoid Capital Gains Tax When Near the Limit
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How can you avoid capital gains tax when your gains are close to the limit? If your gains are just
Business Asset Disposal Relief Update
Last updated: 19 October 2026 The Spring Budget 2020 announced a significant restriction on future availability of entrepreneur’s relief (ER) for individuals who dispose of
Can a House Swap be Interpreted as Tax Evasion?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can a house swap be treated as tax evasion? Not if it’s a genuine exchange that you report properly. Swapping
Can a Scanned Signature Be Used on Form 64-8 for CIS?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can you use a scanned signature on form 64-8 to authorise an agent for CIS? For most taxes, including CIS,