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Could a Pension-Related IHT Proposal Help Raise Money for New Government?
Will one of the tax-raising measures many expect to see at the next Budget surround pensions and IHT? It may do, if the Government follows
December Key Tax Dates 2024
19th For employers operating PAYE, this is the deadline to send an Employer Payment Summary (EPS) to claim any reduction on what you’ll owe HMRC.
Deducting Tax from Severance Pay? Can I Reclaim the Excess Tax Deducted?
On 15 April 2011, I received severance pay of £80,000 equal to my annual salary, but I was surprised that £23,000 was deducted as tax.
Did the Nurse Get a Tax Return for her Work Shoes and Stockings?
I work as a nurse in an NHS hospital. My professional organization tells me I can claim tax refunds for the last 6 years, for
Do I Claim Tax Relief for Personalised License Plate on my Company Car?
I have acquired a personalised number plate that spells out the name of my business. Can I put it on my business vehicle and claim
Do I Declare a Cash Gift From My Employer?
Q: Do I need to declare a cash gift from my employer? A: I’ve recently received a gift from my employer as I’m getting married
Do I have to Include Maintenance Income on my Tax Return?
I receive maintenance from my ex-husband under a court order. Do I have to include this income on my tax return? If the court
Do I have to Include the Incapacity Benefit Received on my Tax Return?
I was in a serious accident in early 2007 and haven’t worked since, but I’ve been sent a tax return to complete for 2007/08. Do
Do I have to Inform Tax Office About my Income from Letting Rooms?
The only income I have is about £10,000 from letting rooms in my own home. As this amount is covered by the rent-a-room relief of
Do I have to pay UK tax on those rentals even if I don’t bring them back?
I was born in Croatia but I’ve lived in the UK for 20 years. I recently inherited an apartment in Croatia which is let out.
Do I have to Report the Money I Make by Selling CDs to the Tax Office?
I have a large collection of music CDs that I built up over twenty years. I am now gradually selling these CDs online and through
Do I need to make payments on account if tax is already deducted at source?
Q. Do I need to make payments on account if tax is already deducted at source? A. HMRC has let me know that I’m paying
Does it Avoid Budget Tax to Transfer me to Personal Service Company?
I am a contractor and I work through a managed service company. The organisation that runs this company wants to transfer me into a new
Does it Matter Who Pays Interest on Tax Return in Joint Saving Account?
I have joint savings account with my husband that pays about £1,000 in interest each year. We are both higher rate taxpayers, so does it
Does Stamp Duty Apply If I Purchase My Sister’s Property Share?
My sister and I are about to inherit our late mother’s house – a 50:50 share each. The property is valued at around £220,000. If
Election to be Treated as UK-Domiciled for IHT Purposes
Inheritance tax is possibly the least popular of the main taxes. However, in most cases, no IHT is payable on transfers made to a spouse
Entertaining – Allowable for Tax?
The tax rules for entertaining businesses are clear. Whether payment for lunch with a customer or tickets for a sporting event — whatever the reason,
February Key Dates 2026
1st Corporation Tax payments are due for companies with a year-end of 30th April 19th For employers operating PAYE, this is the deadline to send
February Key Tax Dates 2022
1 – Due date for payment of Corporation Tax for accounting periods ending 30 April 2021 7 – Electronic VAT return and payment due for quarter ended
February Key Tax Dates 2025
14th The deadline to claim a deferral of class 1 NIC for employees with more than one employment. 19th For employers operating PAYE, this is