The change to Making Tax Digital is fast approaching, and we have been preparing for the big changes coming to self-employed individuals and landlords. This article explains what these changes will mean. Making Tax Digital (MTD) will apply to income…
The Government has confirmed that the mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (BIK) and taxable employment expenses will now be introduced from April 2027, a year later than initially planned.
The recent rise in employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) to 15 per cent will lead to a 60 per cent increase in NIC costs for a business employing minimum wage staff, according to the Centre for Policy Studies. With no…
Cryptoassets make up a growing portion of the market, and businesses are increasingly looking to take advantage of these digital currencies. If your business carries out activities involving the exchange of cryptoassets, then you are liable to pay tax on…
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will permanently close its free service for submitting Company Tax Returns and annual accounts on 31 March 2026. Built over a decade ago for simpler businesses, the platform no longer meets modern digital standards. Companies…
With the abolishment of the specific tax considerations for Furnished Holiday Lets (FHL) from the beginning of the current tax year, owners need to prepare for higher tax bills. Given that couples and joint owners of FHL benefited from specific…
Recent Government estimates suggest that as much as £1.8 billion is lost every year due to tax avoidance schemes. That money, designated to fund schools, hospitals and other essential services, is in part, leading the Government to borrow more than…
Business owners who pay themselves through a combination of salary and dividends should revisit their remuneration strategy this tax year. With Income Tax thresholds frozen until 2028 and a lower dividend allowance rate of £500, a strategy that once worked…
Capital allowances allow businesses to claim tax relief on money invested in assets like machinery, equipment, or certain vehicles used commercially. There are a variety of capital allowances available, including: Full Expensing Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) Writing-Down Allowances (WDA) The…
If you have undeclared income or assets held overseas, you may owe tax in the UK.