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Do I Need to Register My Consultancy Under the CIS Scheme?
Q: I have recently started a business which offers consultancy for building and engineering. I’m running the business side for my new partner, who is the
Do My Commuting Expenses Qualify for Tax Relief with a Hybrid Work Setup?
Q: I’ve started a new job quite recently with a hybrid working arrangement. I work from home 3 or 4 days per week, so that is
Do Teenagers Pay Tax on Summer Job Earnings in the UK?
Q: My teenage child has a summer job this year. As they are under 18, do they need to worry about tax on what they earn?
Do We Need to Provide Pensions for Temporary Seasonal Workers?
Q: Me and my wife started a small enterprise earlier this year and by the nature of what we sell, our business is very much seasonal;
Does CIS Gross Payment Status Transfer to Sole Trader Business?
Q. My Building Business is Winding Down as I Prepare to Retire. I Want to Close My Company, Which has Gross Payment Status for the
Does Cohabiting Affect Inheritance Tax Compared to Marriage?
Q: I have been cohabiting with my long-term partner for decades, but I’ve heard that could put us at a disadvantage when it comes to Inheritance
Does Company have to Operate PAYE and Report Wages Under RTI to HMRC?
Q. I am the Sole Employee of My Company and I Pay Myself £100 per Week. Does the Company have to Operate a PAYE Scheme
Does My Company Have to Pay NIC on Outstanding Debt Exceeding £10,000?
Q. My Company Regularly Pays Expenses on my Behalf which I Later Reimburse the Company for, I have a Variable Outstanding Debt with the Company
Does Self-Employment in 2022/23 Count Towards State Pension?
Q. I Quit my Job in July 2022 and Became Self-Employed from September 2022. I Started to Pay Class 2 NIC for my Self-Employed Trade
Employment Allowance: Can You Claim After the Tax Year Has Started?
Q. A Client did not Tell us that they were Eligible for the Employment Allowance in Tax Year 2023/24 (Despite us Asking for Confirmation!). After
Extra Lump Sum Pension Contribution: Are There any Consequences?
I have four years left until my retirement, and from April this year, I’d like to pay a lump sum from my monthly salary into
Eye Injury & Tax Relief: Can My Brother Get Help?
Q: My brother has recently suffered a severe accident during which he has suffered damage to his eye. His vision has been badly affected. It’s not
February Key Tax Dates 2021
1 – Due date for payment of Corporation Tax for accounting periods ending 30 April 2020 1 – Deadline to file P46(car) for the quarter ended 5
Finance Bill 2021 and Other Changes
Although there is no official Budget statement this Autumn, HMRC have published details of a series of measures affecting tax. Some of the changes will
First-Year Allowances for Zero Emission Cars to Continue
There was some confusion when Finance Act 2020 was published. The government had announced that it would be extending the current enhanced 100% first year
FTT publishes practice statement on ADR
The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) has published a practice statement setting out its practice in appeals against HMRC decisions where the parties wish to engage in
Gift Aid Tax Relief
This year, many charities have been heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and have struggled to raise funds. Highlighting the prospects of tax reliefs on
Helping employees with cheap loans
In the current difficult economic client, employees may need to approach their employer for financial assistance in the form of a loan. Under the strict
HMRC encourage businesses to register for the Trader Support Service
The Government is urging businesses to sign up to the Trader Support Service (TSS) before the end of the Brexit transition period. The new service
HMRC launch consultation on NIC holiday for veterans
The Government currently provides a career transition package to service personnel leaving the Armed Forces which supports around 86% into employment. However, 6% of veterans using