I AM A ‘WORKING PERSON’ The Labour government has said it remains committed to providing security, higher levels of disposable income and higher living standards to working people. You will see below that the taxes you will pay on your income in 2025/26 remain, in the main, at 2024/25 levels.…
Spring Statement 2025 On 26 March 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her Spring Statement to parliament. Despite a backdrop of low economic growth and increasing government borrowing costs, the Chancellor remains committed to her ‘non-negotiable’ fiscal rules that aim to bring stability to the economy and security for working people.…
As the UK tax year-end approaches on 5 April, it’s an excellent time for you to review your business finances and explore tax planning opportunities, particularly if you are self-employed. Tax planning can help you to reduce tax liabilities, boost your cash flow and put you in a stronger financial…
In this edition we take a look at year-end tax planning, double-cab pickups, employment expenses, VAT on food and drink, and upcoming dates on the accounting horizon – which include the date for the next Bank of England interest rate decision and the Chancellor’s Spring Forecast. YEAR-END TAX PLANNING! With…
Happy New Year everyone! In this edition we take a look at getting ready for Making Tax Digital, the Corporate Tax Roadmap, Payrolling Benefits in Kind, an HMRC scam warning and upcoming dates on the accounting horizon. GET READY FOR MAKING TAX DIGITAL FOR INCOME TAX Prior to the Autumn…
Spread the cost of your Self-Assessment tax bill with HMRC’s Time to Pay With the holidays and end of the year fast approaching, it’s a good time to plan your finances for the new year. For those who file Self-Assessment tax returns, the prospect of having to make a heavy…
Are you an animal breeder? If so, it’s important to be aware of HMRC’s recent outreach to individuals who may have underpaid tax on income from breeding or selling animals, including dogs and cats. HMRC’s Letter Campaign HMRC is sending letters to individuals they believe may have failed to declare…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a press release clarifying some common myths about whether or not someone needs to register to complete a self-assessment tax return. The basic requirement is that anyone who needs to complete a self-assessment return for the first time to cover the 2023-24 tax…
Welcome to our August Tax Update. In this edition we take a look at the 60% income tax trap, tax-free childcare accounts, staff BBQs, the tax treatment of furnished holiday lettings, VAT on independent schools fees and upcoming dates on the accounting horizon. BEWARE THE 60% INCOME TAX TRAP It…
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has released figures showing that 295,250 Self-Assessment tax returns were filed in the first week of the new tax year. Almost 70,000 were filed on the first day – April 6th. This seems to suggest an increasing trend for filing tax returns early. Last year,…