Reforms to VAT on food could lead to healthier, sustainable diets
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 15, 2025New research by UCL finds that reforming VAT on food could result in people adopting healthier, more sustainable diets. But will it happen?
VAT exempt goods and services – two more cautionary tales
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 12, 2025If you sell VAT exempt goods or services, you need to make very sure they are in fact exempt – as two recent cautionary tales show!
Undeclared rental income: Know the rules
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 9, 2025Undeclared rental income – find out how rental income is taxed and the consequences of not declaring all your BTLs to HMRC.
Lodgers and tax – should I let out part of my home?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 5, 2025Lodgers and tax – looking to rent our part of your home? Here are some frequently asked questions from potential landlords.
The new Private Rented Sector Landlords Database is coming..
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 2, 2025A compulsory Private Rented Sector Landlords Database will soon be introduced in England. If you haven’t declared rental income, do it now to keep penalties lower.
HMRC Connect – how the taxman is spying on you
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on April 25, 2025Did you know the taxman has a powerful data gathering system that uses Artificial Intelligence? Learn what HMRC can find out about you.
Income Tax trap to snare 17.9 million people by 2027
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on April 17, 2025A freedom of information request has revealed that an extra 17.9 million people will fall into the Income Tax trap by 2027.
Furnished holiday let tax warning
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on April 14, 2025If you jointly own a rental property with a spouse or civil partner, you may want to take heed of this furnished holiday let tax warning.
EPC grants for landlords launched
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on April 3, 2025The government has launched a new EPC grants scheme for landlords and homeowners. We look at who’s eligible and how they can claim.
Emergency tax on pension withdrawals – how to claim it back
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on March 31, 2025The amount of emergency tax paid on pension withdrawals since 2015 is now over £1bn. We explain how this tax works and how you can reclaim it
