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Should Your Wife Submit a Self-Assessment Tax Return for Her Freelance Work?
Q: Hi. My wife is full-time employed and has been for all her working life. Therefore, she has had no need to think about Self-Assessment Tax
Stamp Duty Land Tax for first-time buyers
Question: I understand that relief from Stamp Duty Land Tax has been re-introduced for first-time buyers. Can you tell me more about this, please?
Stamp Duty Land Tax Multiple Dwelling Relief (MDR)
Question: I am currently in the process of purchasing a property which includes a separate granny annex. Since there is only one title number for
Tax on Rental Income for Jointly Owned Property: What to Know
Q.4 Jointly owned property and rental income – Anything tax-wise that we should know? I am a pensioner receiving a state pension and a private
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
Q: We have Started Reimbursing London’s Extended Ultra Low Emission Zone Charges When an Employee must Pay them Whilst on Business for us. Can We Reimburse
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?
Q: The new tax year has seen my council tax rise significantly. Is there anything I can do to reduce my bill? A: Council tax bills
Transferring Personal Allowance To Spouse
Question I am employed and pay tax on my salary at the basic rate through PAYE. I have no other income and do not complete
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?
Q. We have an Employee Who is Taking Unpaid Parental Leave in September for 2 Weeks. This is so that he can be with the
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
Question My business is struggling financially due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and I am considering applying for a grant being made available
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
HMRC have published Brief 14 (2020), which covers changes to the methods used by opticians and sellers of hearing aids to account for VAT on
Venture Capital Trusts – Are the dividends exempt?
When preparing a tax return, it is easy to look at a dividend statement from a VCT and think “It’s exempt” and simply file it
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?
Q: Dividends: I am set to earn £39,570 for my basic salary in the current tax year. On top of that, I’m due to receive for