Savings tax bites as interest rates rise
Posted by Karen Jones on July 17, 2023More 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.
Joint tenants or tenants in common – letting a jointly owned property
Posted by Ian Henman on July 17, 2023Joint tenants or tenants in common – letting a jointly owned property – we look at the differences and advantages of each for BTLs.
How to claim Marriage Allowance – without getting ripped off
Posted by Karen Jones on July 14, 2023You 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!
Do you pay tax on state pension? You might have to soon
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 13, 2023Thanks to the ‘triple lock’ and high inflation, many people face paying tax on state pension payments. We explain why this is happening.
Making Tax Digital for landlords and the self-employed – it’s coming!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 15, 2023Making Tax Digital for landlords and the self-employed is coming. This is what you need to know – and how you should prepare.
Make ‘Shop Local’ work for your business
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on February 17, 2023Local business – do you own a shop in a high street or run a local business? Here are some novel marketing ideas to improve your footfall.
Top tips for landlords to protect their investment
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 16, 2023In a turbulent buy-to-let market, many landlords are looking for ways to protect their investment. Jon shares his top tips for landlords.
How to contact HMRC – and avoid the phone queues
Posted by Ben Locker on February 2, 2023Need to know how to contact HMRC while avoiding long phone queues? Then try this way of getting to speak to an HMRC adviser.
VAT Repayment Supplement abolished. But what has replaced it?
Posted by Karen Jones on January 23, 2023The VAT Repayment Supplement of 5% was replaced last year by a new scheme. Sadly, this scheme is a lot less generous.
Pension re-enrolment – so you thought auto enrolment was all over……..?!
Posted by Kevin Wheeler on January 6, 2023Pension re-enrolment – so you thought that auto-enrolment was all over? Here are two scenarios that you will need to watch out for.
