The mandatory rollout of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is set to begin in April 2026. MTD for ITSA will bring substantial changes to how businesses, self-employed individuals, and landlords interact with HMRC. The system will require them to register, file, pay, and update their details through an online tax account. To prepare
More...Securing funding for a new startup is one of the most critical steps in ensuring the success of a business venture. However, obtaining financing can often be challenging. For instance, traditional bank loans may not always be an option, or they might require security conditions like a personal guarantee. One alternative is the
More...The 18% and 28% Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates currently applied to carried interest gains remain unchanged for the current tax year. This charge applies to individuals who provide investment management services to funds and receive carried interest on which they are liable to pay CGT. However, as announced in the recent Budget, these CGT
More...As part of the Autumn 2024 Budget measures, the government introduced new anti-avoidance provisions to prevent the abuse of the existing close company anti-avoidance rule. The measure will have effect for any tax avoidance arrangements falling within the scope of the announcements that are made on or after 30 October 2024. The government
More...A trust is an obligation that binds a trustee, an individual or a company, to deal with assets such as land, money and shares and which form part of the trust. The person who places assets into a trust is known as a settlor and the trust is for the benefit of one or more ‘beneficiaries’. The trustees make decisions about how the assets in
More...The vehicle benefit charges for 2024-25 were announced at Autumn Budget 2024. The government will introduce legislation by statutory instrument in December 2024 to ensure the changes are reflected in tax codes for tax year 2025-26. Where employees are provided with fuel for their own private use by their employers, the car fuel benefit
More...Despite an appeal, the Courts recently found against Bolt in relation to their attempts to evade the statutory entitlements of their drivers to a minimum wage and holiday pay. The ruling confirms that 10,000 Bolt drivers employed on what was erroneously conceived to be an ‘agency arrangement’ as freelance contractors are indeed entitled
More...New proposals to crack down on subscription traps, have been unveiled by the Department for Business and Trade as the government launches a consultation on measures to make it easier for consumers to get a refund or cancel unwanted subscriptions. “Subscription traps” are instances where consumers are frequently misled into
More...Determining an acceptable level of pension income for retirement depends on individual circumstances, including lifestyle expectations, health, and financial commitments. However, several guidelines and studies provide benchmarks to assist in planning. Retirement Living Standards The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA)
More...HMRC has been busy promoting the benefits of using its app. A new advertising campaign launched by HMRC is targeted at 18 to 34 year olds and showcases how the app can help them with their tax affairs and finances. HMRC’s free tax app is available to download from the App Store for iOS and from the Google Play Store for Android. The
More...If you believe you have overpaid tax to HMRC, you can typically claim a tax refund for the excess amount. The process for making a claim varies depending on factors such as whether you submit a self-assessment return and how much time has passed since the tax was overpaid. According to HMRC you may be able to claim a refund if you have
More...The limit on Income Tax reliefs has applied since 6 April 2013. This measure was the first time a limitation to existing reliefs had been introduced. The cap is set at the greater of 25% of income or £50,000. This limit applies to the total amount of relevant reliefs claimed in a tax year and is calculated individually for each tax year
More...The current tax benefits for the letting of properties as short-term holiday lets (known as Furnished Holiday Lets - FHL) is to be abolished from April 2025. The changes will take effect on or after 6 April 2025 for Income Tax and for Capital Gains Tax and from 1 April 2025 for Corporation Tax and for Corporation Tax on chargeable
More...A salary sacrifice arrangement involves an agreement by an employee to lower their cash salary in exchange for non-cash benefits. Importantly, this reduction must not bring their earnings below the National Minimum Wage (NMW). If an employee wishes to join or leave a salary sacrifice arrangement, the employer is required to update their
More...Capital allowances enable businesses to claim tax relief on certain capital expenditures. Different rules apply to various types of capital expenditure, and the amount you can claim depends on the specific capital allowance you use. If an item is eligible for more than one type of capital allowance, you can choose which to apply. The
More...The Bank of England's recent decision to reduce the base rate to 4.75% brings several potential benefits to various sectors of the UK economy. Let's explore these advantages in detail. Reduced Borrowing Costs Lowering the base rate directly influences the interest rates offered by banks and financial institutions. This reduction can
More...When evaluating the annual running costs of electric vehicles (EVs) compared to diesel cars, several key factors come into play: fuel (or electricity) expenses, maintenance, insurance, taxation, and depreciation. Here's a detailed comparison: Fuel/Electricity Costs Diesel Cars: Assuming an average fuel efficiency of 50 miles per
More...1 December 2024 - Due date for Corporation Tax payable for the year ended 28 February 2024. 19 December 2024 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 December 2024. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 December 2024). 19 December 2024 - Filing deadline for the CIS300 monthly return for the month ended 5 December
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