Do landlords pay Council Tax on empty properties?
Posted by Ben Locker on July 25, 2025Do landlords pay council tax on empty properties? Do commercial landlords still have to pay business rates? We take a close look at the rules
When does MTD for Corporation Tax start? It won’t!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 24, 2025After several years of uncertainty, MTD for Corporation Tax has been scrapped. The big question, though, is about what will replace it.
Simplified expenses for self-employed people – a quick guide
Posted by Karen Jones on July 23, 2025What are simplified expenses for self-employed people? And are they worth claiming? We take a look at the pros and cons.
Savings tax bites as interest rates rise
Posted by Karen Jones on July 21, 2025More and more people are falling into the savings tax trap. We look at why this is happening and ways of legitimately cutting your tax bill.
HMRC to solve Class 2 NICs issue in September 2025
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 21, 2025If you have recently submitted a tax return, you may have had a Class 2 NICs issue. We look at the problem and when it will be fixed.
Joint tenants or tenants in common – letting a jointly owned property
Posted by Ian Henman on July 18, 2025Joint tenants or tenants in common – letting a jointly owned property – we look at the differences and advantages of each for BTLs.
Unpaid internships to be banned?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 17, 2025Most unpaid internships are already banned. However, the government has just launched a consultation and may restrict them further.
How to claim Marriage Allowance – without getting ripped off
Posted by Karen Jones on July 16, 2025You can cut your tax bill by hundreds of pounds if you claim Marriage Allowance – but beware of third party services who want to take a cut!
How to file a VAT return
Posted by Mark Ingle on July 15, 2025Need to know how to file a VAT return? With the right software the process is easy – the trick is to make sure your figures are accurate!
CGT rate change – don’t get caught out!
Posted by Karen Jones on July 14, 2025On 30th October 2024, government announced a CGT rate change. If you made disposals after that date, you’ll need to adjust your figures.
