Tax Rebate Companies in HMRC’s sights
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 5, 2024Tax rebate companies promise refunds – but often take a huge slice of what you’re owed.
Late Self-assessment return? Penalties go up every May
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on April 25, 2024If you haven’t filed a late Self-assessment Tax Return by 1st May, you’ll get hit by penalties of £10 a day. Don’t fall into this trap!
Millions to become higher rate taxpayers – will you be one?
Posted by Karen Jones on April 22, 2024Millions of people are set to become higher rate taxpayers, thanks to a frozen personal allowance and wage increases. But can you avoid it?
When should you submit a 60 day CGT return by post?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on April 18, 2024When you sell certain properties, you usually submit your 60 day CGT return online. In some cases, though, you must post your return to HMRC.
Can’t pay Inheritance Tax? You could apply for a grant on credit
Posted by Ben Locker on April 8, 2024If you can’t pay Inheritance Tax on time, you may be able to apply to HMRC for a ‘grant on credit’ – giving you extra time to pay.
Working from home tax break: not as generous as it was in COVID times!
Posted by Karen Jones on March 8, 2024Have you been claiming the working from home tax relief? If so, make sure you know the correct rules for the current tax year.
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.
HMRC asking wealthy individuals for pre-filing meetings
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 8, 2022HMRC is writing to wealthy individuals asking them for a telephone meeting before they submit their tax returns. But should you take part?
Capital Allowances – Six things to know about
Posted by Karen Jones on March 9, 2022One of the first things you should know about Capital Allowances is what you can claim on? We explain below what qualifies for Capital Allowances, along with some other things we think you should know.
Children aged under 18 and tax – a few key considerations
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on October 6, 2017Income tax and National Insurance As with adults, children aged under 18 can earn up to the tax free allowance in each tax year (£12,500 in 2020/21) and pay no income tax.
