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How does investing in an Enterprise Investment Scheme help to reduce Inheritance Tax exposure, now that pensions are going to be included from next April?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How can EIS investments help reduce inheritance tax now that pensions are included? Shares in qualifying Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)
How Long do I have to Wait for my Company’s Tax Refund?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How long does a company corporation tax refund take? HMRC normally repays overpaid corporation tax within a few weeks of
How Much of My Home Office Repairs Can I Claim as a Business Expense?
Q: How much of my home office repairs can I claim as a business expense? A: I work as a consultant full-time in the NHS.
How Much Tax Relief can I Get for Replacing my Company Asbestos Roof?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How much tax relief can you get for replacing an asbestos roof? If you replace an asbestos roof with a
How Should I Save and Plan for Tax When Going Freelance?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How do you plan and save for tax when going freelance? Set aside a fixed percentage of every payment you
How to Increase Your Tax-Free Personal Allowance
Q: My income is close to hitting the tax-free personal allowance. Is there any way to increase it? A: With the personal allowance threshold remaining frozen,
I can no longer claim tax relief on my expenses when working from home. Is there anything I can do (I’m a basic rate taxpayer)?
The Working From Home (WFH) tax relief scheme was introduced to allow employees who were contractually required to work from home to make a flat
I haven’t even submitted my 2010/11 tax return yet.
This question covers the 2010/11 tax return. For current Self Assessment deadlines see our UK tax calendar for 2026/27. I’ve received a tax refund for
I’m converting a non-residential property into my new home. I’ve heard that I may be able to use the DIY Housebuilder Scheme but am unsure what it is. Can you explain?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How do you reclaim VAT under the DIY housebuilders scheme? If you build your own new home, or convert a
I’m in receipt of an NHS pension, contribute to a private pension and think I’ve become a higher rate taxpayer. I’ve never done a tax return before – how do I claim the tax relief please?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How do you claim higher-rate tax relief on a private pension if you have an NHS pension? If you pay
I’ve heard that making charitable donations can increase my tax-free Personal Allowance. How does this work, exactly?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can charitable donations increase your tax-free Personal Allowance? They can, if your income is over £100,000. Gift Aid donations reduce
I’ve paid all of my taxes for 2010 tax year. Do I need to resubmit the form?
This question covers the 2010/11 tax year. For current Self Assessment deadlines see our UK tax calendar for 2026/27. I’ve received a letter from the
I’ve received a letter from HMRC stating I have a drop in my tax-free allowance, so my tax code will change from April. My salary has not increased this past tax year, so why the change?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Why has HMRC changed your tax code because of savings interest? If your savings interest is above your tax-free allowances,
If I Accept Seaside Chalet as a Gift, Will I Have to Pay Tax on it?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Will you pay tax if you accept a seaside chalet as a gift? Not when you receive it. In the
If I have missed some income off my tax return. what should I do?
Last updated: 16 October 2026 What should you do if you missed some income off your tax return? Amend the return. You can change a
Inheritance Tax (IHT) – A Problem with Taper Relief
Last updated: 16 October 2026 What is taper relief for inheritance tax? Taper relief reduces the inheritance tax (IHT) due on a lifetime gift when
Inheritance Tax Break that Could Lure Expats Back to the UK
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How do the Inheritance Tax rules work for expats returning to the UK? Since 6 April 2025, Inheritance Tax (IHT)
Inheritance Tax Query? Contact HMRC Now
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How do you contact HMRC about inheritance tax? You can contact HMRC’s Inheritance Tax helpline on 0300 123 1072 (or
Is a child’s savings interest taxable on parents if the funds originated from a grandparent’s inheritance?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Is interest on a child’s savings taxed, and does it matter who gave the money? Children have their own Personal
Is Bank Compensation for Mismanagement of their Account is Taxable?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Is bank compensation for mismanaging your account taxable? Compensation that puts you back where you would have been, such as