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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?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Do under-18s pay tax on summer jobs in the UK? Under-18s pay income tax on the same basis as adults,
Do We Need to Provide Pensions for Temporary Seasonal Workers?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Do seasonal and temporary employees need to be put into a workplace pension? Yes, if they meet the auto-enrolment criteria.
Does CIS Gross Payment Status Transfer to Sole Trader Business?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Does CIS gross payment status transfer to a sole trader business? No. CIS gross payment status belongs to the specific
Does Cohabiting Affect Inheritance Tax Compared to Marriage?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Does cohabiting affect inheritance tax compared with marriage? Yes, a great deal. Married couples and civil partners can leave everything
Does Company have to Operate PAYE and Report Wages Under RTI to HMRC?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Does a company have to operate PAYE? A company must register as an employer and run PAYE if it pays
Does My Company Have to Pay NIC on Outstanding Debt Exceeding £10,000?
Last updated: 19 October 2026 Does your company have to pay NIC on a director’s loan over £10,000? Yes, in most cases. If a company
Does Self-Employment in 2022/23 Count Towards State Pension?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Does self-employment in 2022/23 count towards your State Pension? Yes, if your profits were high enough or you paid voluntary
Employment Allowance: Can You Claim After the Tax Year Has Started?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can you claim Employment Allowance after the tax year has started? Yes. You can claim the Employment Allowance at any
Extra Lump Sum Pension Contribution: Are There any Consequences?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Should you make a lump sum pension contribution before you retire? Often, yes. A large contribution in the years before
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
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Do first-year allowances for zero-emission cars still apply? Yes. The 100% first-year allowance for new, unused zero-emission cars has been
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
Last updated: 16 October 2026 What is the Trader Support Service? The Trader Support Service (TSS) is a free HMRC-funded service that helps businesses move
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