Self-Assessment: don’t forget to declare COVID-19 Grants HMRC is reminding taxpayers that they must declare COVID-19 payments in their tax return for the 2021 to 2022 tax year. These grants are taxable and should be declared on tax returns for the 2021 to 2022 tax year before the deadline on 31st…
HMRC will be changing the way they assess profits for sole traders and partnerships. Previously, if you had a year-end between the 6th April and 30th March you were taxed on the profit made on your year-end accounts that falls into a set tax year. This will now change so…
Tax Increases and Public Spending Cuts The new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt had warned the public and the financial markets that his Autumn Statement would include ‘eye-watering’ cuts in public spending and tax rises for those with the ‘broadest shoulders’. Unlike the ill-fated Fiscal Event of 23rd September, the Government ‘rolled…
Here’s a brief overview of today’s Autumn Statement from the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt: Personal Tax Reduction in the 45p threshold to £125,140 from £150,000 (this will cost Additional Rate Taxpayers £1,250) All other allowances and thresholds to remain the same until the end of March 2028 (which means that the…
HMRC is reminding their Self-Assessment taxpayers that they must declare COVID-19 payments in their tax return for the 2021 to 2022 tax year. More than 2.9 million people claimed at least one Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) payment up to 5 April 2022. These grants are taxable and should be…
This month’s Tax Update focuses on the Government’s U-Turns from 23rd September’s plans in order to steady the financial markets.
This month’s Tax Update is understandably focused on the recent mini-budget announced by the Government to stimulate economic growth.
You will probably be aware that Making Tax Digital (MTD) became compulsory for all VAT registered business (regardless of turnover) in April of this year. The new rules require all qualifying businesses to use HMRC compliant software such as Intuit QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Dext with Receipt Bank or FreeAgent, etc.,…
HMRC are reminding sole traders and partners who have received Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants that there are potentially penalties of up to 100% of amounts over-claimed in certain circumstances.
HMRC has recognised that Self-Assessment taxpayers may need more time to file and pay their 2020-21 tax return due to the continuing pressures of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. Late filing and payment penalties will now be waived as long as your return is filed online by Monday 28th February…