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Should Your Wife Submit a Self-Assessment Tax Return for Her Freelance Work?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Does your wife need a Self Assessment return for her freelance work? Probably, if her freelance income is more than
Stamp Duty Land Tax for first-time buyers
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How much stamp duty do first-time buyers pay? In England and Northern Ireland, first-time buyers pay no stamp duty land
Stamp Duty Land Tax Multiple Dwelling Relief (MDR)
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can you still claim Multiple Dwellings Relief on stamp duty? No. Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) was abolished for transactions completing
Tax on Rental Income for Jointly Owned Property: What to Know
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How is rental income from a jointly owned property taxed? Each owner pays income tax on their share of the
Tax Relief for Ex-Army Employees: What You Need to Know
Q: We have just offered a job to someone who is ex-Army. She has just left and this is her first job outside the Armed Forces.
Tax-Free Reimbursement of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone Charges
Last updated: 16 October 2026 The question We have started reimbursing London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charges when an employee must pay them while
The ‘new normal’ for Christmas parties?
As we approach the end of the year, thoughts may be turning towards upcoming Christmas celebrations and the like – although this year, the traditional
The new tax year has seen my council tax rise significantly. Is there anything I can do to reduce my bill?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How can you reduce your council tax bill in the UK? Start by checking whether you qualify for a discount,
Transferring Personal Allowance To Spouse
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can you transfer your Personal Allowance to your spouse? Partly. Through the Marriage Allowance, you can transfer £1,260 of your
Unlocking VAT Clarity: Zero-Rated vs. Exempt Distinctions
Last updated: 14 October 2026 What is the difference between zero-rated and exempt for VAT? Both mean the customer pays no VAT, but they affect
Unpaid Parental Leave: Do Previous Leave Days Count?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Does unpaid parental leave taken with a previous employer count? Yes. Each parent can take up to 18 weeks of
VAT Deferral Scheme Due to COVID-19
Last updated: 14 October 2026 What was the VAT deferral scheme, and what help is available now? The VAT deferral scheme let UK businesses delay
VAT FRS temporary rate reductions confirmed
In the Government’s Summer Update on 8 July 2020, the Chancellor announced a six-month reduction in the VAT rate on supplies of food and non-alcoholic
VAT on Coronavirus Related Grant
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Do you pay VAT on a business grant, such as the Covid-19 grants? No. Government grants, including the Covid-19 business
VAT-Registered Sole Trader running a Second business
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Does a VAT-registered sole trader have to charge VAT on a second business? Yes. VAT registration covers the person, not
VAT: Changes to accounting methods used by opticians and sellers of hearing aids
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How do opticians and hearing aid sellers account for VAT? Opticians and hearing aid dispensers make a mix of supplies.
Venture Capital Trusts – Are the dividends exempt?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Are dividends from venture capital trusts tax-free? Yes. Dividends from shares in a venture capital trust (VCT) are exempt from
What are the Changes to Agricultural Property Relief?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 What is agricultural relief for inheritance tax? Agricultural Property Relief (APR) reduces the value of qualifying farmland, farm buildings and
What are the Requirements of Scientific Sector to Claim Tax Relief?
Q: We’re a fledgling business in the scientific sector with a turnover of under £500k at the moment and just 22 staff. We’re looking to
What are the Tax Implications for Dividends on my Salary?
Last updated: 19 October 2026 Q: Dividends: I am set to earn £39,570 for my basic salary in the current tax year. On top of that,