The last day for submitting and arranging payment of your 2019-20 Tax Return is Sunday 31st January 2021. With everything that has happened this year, it’s understandable that many people are struggling to meet the deadline – Folkes Worton can help, taking the pressure off you to complete your return…
The Government has stepped up investigations into tax avoidance on income from holiday homes abroad. Thousands of landlords could be caught out for not declaring income from these overseas properties. Data from a Freedom of Information request has shown that tax on income from overseas rental properties has jumped by…
There are a number of reasons why a taxpayer is required to complete a self assessment return. This includes if they are self-employed, a company director, have an annual income over £100,000
The rent-a-room scheme is a set of special rules designed to help homeowners who rent-a-room in their home. The current tax-free threshold of £7,500 per year has been in place since 6 April
The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) was introduced in January 2013 and applies a charge to taxpayers whose income exceeds £50,000 in a tax year and who are in receipt of child benefit.
If you are self-employed and running a business from your home, there are simplified arrangements available for claiming a fixed rate deduction for certain expenses where there is a mix of business
There are a number of reasons why you may need to register with HMRC to submit a tax return. This could include: if you are self-employed and earning more than £1,000 per year from the
Student Loans are part of the government’s financial support package for students in higher education in the UK. They are available to help students meet their expenses while they are studying,
The Gift Aid scheme is available to all UK taxpayers. The charity or Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASC) concerned can take a taxpayer’s donation and provided all the qualifying conditions are
Are you self-employed? HMRC’s guidance says that you are probably self-employed if you: run your business for yourself and take responsibility for its success or failure; have several