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Are You Too Late To Claim a Tax Repayment?
Claims for repayment of tax are usually made via submission of a tax return, e.g. a self-assessment repayment claim is by completion of the section
As a owner/director of an SME, what is the most tax efficient way for me to pay myself?
Last updated: 19 October 2026 What is the most tax-efficient way to pay yourself as a company director in 2026/27? For most single-director companies, the
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 Key Tax Dates 2022
1 – Individual taxpayers who have not paid their remaining tax liabilities for 2020/21 face a further 5% penalty, in addition to the 5% penalty suffered
August Key Tax Dates 2024
6th Final deadline for businesses for filing P11Ds for employees 19th For employers operating PAYE, this is the deadline to send an Employer Payment Summary
August Key Tax Dates 2025
1st Corporation Tax payments are due for companies with a year-end of 31st October. 19th For employers operating PAYE, this is the deadline to send
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
Axe Falls on Tax Benefits for Furnished Holiday Lets
The Government has published a policy paper confirming the abolition of the Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) tax regime. It will mean that property investors will
Beware of Electronic Sales Suppression
Electronic sales suppression (ESS) is the use of software or hardware tools to manipulate the sales recorded by an electronic point of sale (EPOS) device,
Budget to Bring Tax and Mortgage Changes?
It’s nearly that time again when the Chancellor of the Exchequer rises to his feet to address the House of Commons to deliver the latest
Can Employing A Family Member Save Tax?
Regardless of your business structure (sole trader or limited company) employing a spouse/ civil partner (or any other family member) can be one of the
Can foreign pensions remain untaxed in Spain under the Beckham Law?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can UK pensions stay untaxed in Spain under the Beckham Law? Under Spain’s special expatriate regime, often called the Beckham
Can I Claim Capital Allowances in my Accounts to 31st December 2006?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can you still claim capital allowances in accounts to 31 December 2006? Not now. The time limits for claiming or
Can I Claim Capital Allowances on the Cost of Acquiring New Boats?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can you claim capital allowances on the cost of a new boat? Yes, if the boat is used in your
Can I Claim Entrepreneurs’ Relief on Ordinary Share and Preference Share?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can you claim Business Asset Disposal Relief on ordinary and preference shares? Yes, if the company is your “personal company”
Can I Claim Marriage Allowance if My Husband Isn’t Working?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can you claim Marriage Allowance if your husband isn’t working? Yes, and that is exactly who it is for. If
Can I Claim Rent-a-Room Relief for Income on my Personal Tax Return?
I operate my own company from a room in my own home, and charge the company a small amount of rent for the space it
Can I Claim Tax Deduction for the Motorcycle Purchased by the Company?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can a company claim tax relief on a motorcycle it buys? Yes. A motorcycle bought by a company for business
Can I Claim Tax Relief for Repaying My Trading Company’s Overdraft?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can you get tax relief for repaying your trading company’s overdraft? Possibly, as a capital loss rather than an income
Can I Claim the Cost of Books Purchased Against Tax?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can you claim the cost of books against tax? Yes, if you’re self-employed or run a company and the books