Couples may be missing out on tax breaks without realising it, according to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Savings can be made both with Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) by using their personal tax allowance. For CGT, a couple’s two allowances (each equal to £12,300) can be combined to reduce the final tax …
It is a nightmare that plagues both business and private users alike, but cyber security experts are continuing to fight back against the online crooks using email scams targeting their organisations. The UK’S cyber police force, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has published guidance for businesses on a new reporting tool that can be …
While rising property values may seem like good news, as prices go through the roof it could land you with a hefty Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill. The latest data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) show that the average IHT tax bill stood at nearly £210,000. IHT is a charge on the value of the …
Beware of rising house prices increasing Inheritance Tax liability Read More »
As the UK emerges from the economic crisis caused by the pandemic there are many positive indicators of financial recovery, such as a fall in COVID-induced public spending, a rise in job vacancies and a decline in unemployment, all of which are encouraging businesses to grow. The economic indicators are good news for SMEs with …
Frustrated SMEs turning to unsecured loans to grow businesses Read More »
Where grants claimed under the self-employment income support scheme (SEISS) do not correspond with records held by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), it will auto-correct 2020-21 tax returns and issue a new SA302 calculation to both taxpayer and acting agent. Corrections may be necessitated if: The grant amount was omitted; The amount received appears in …
With predictions that the UK economy is set to grow at its fastest pace in 80 years and could recover to its pre-pandemic size by the end of this year, SME owners are feeling more optimistic and are keen to invest in growth. However, they are also frustrated by the mix of financial options open …
SMEs optimistic and frustrated as economy set to thrive Read More »
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned that debt collection will resume as the UK emerges from the pandemic. HMRC will contact taxpayers who have fallen behind with their taxes. HMRC says it will take an understanding and supportive approach to dealing with tax debts or concerns about their ability to pay their tax. During …
Taxman says help available as HMRC debt collection resumes Read More »
As the UK economy gets back to full speed and confidence grows amongst small businesses, the super-deduction and the special rate allowance (SRA) should encourage further growth. According to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the super-deduction will give companies a strong incentive to make additional investments and bring planned investments forward. The super-deduction allows companies to cut …
Super-deduction gives businesses confidence to grow Read More »
On 20 July, the Government announced the taxation and other measures for consultation for the Finance Bill 2021-22. The draft legislation largely covers pre-announced policy changes, along with accompanying explanatory notes, tax information and impact notes, as well as responses to consultations and other supporting documents. The Government has also revealed three new policies that it …
Draft legislation published for Finance Bill 2021-22 Read More »
Thousands of people who put money into their pension each year are inadvertently failing to declare pension tax charges, according to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). This can lead to an unexpected and costly tax bill. Most taxpayers can save up to £40,000 in pension contributions tax-free each tax year, a limit that sets to …
