How to protect yourself against pension and tax scams
Posted by Ben Locker on July 9, 2025HMRC recently issued advice on how to avoid pension and tax scams. We show you how to protect yourself from the scammers.
Will M&S face VAT on sandwiches?
Posted by Karen Jones on July 3, 2025Marks and Spencer’s new ‘strawberries and creme’ flavoured sandwich has gone viral – causing some to examine the VAT on sandwiches rules.
Tax rebate schemes – too good to be true?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 26, 2025Beware of tax rebate schemes that seem too good to be true – or you could face a bill totalling tens of thousands of pounds.
Save Tax on your Buy To Lets without Incorporating…for married couples
Posted by Ian Henman on June 25, 2025Save tax on your buy to lets – if you are married and own properties there may be some tax efficient solutions for you. We explain.
Disallowable expenses: don’t try to claim these on your tax return!
Posted by Karen Jones on June 19, 2025If you are self employed, it’s important not to claim disallowable expenses in your Self-Assessment Tax Return – or you could face penalties!
Who pays Corporation Tax? A brief guide.
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on June 12, 2025Who pays Corporation Tax? In this brief guide, we take a closer look at which organisations have to pay Corporation Tax in the UK.
HMRC simple assessments
Posted by Karen Jones on June 2, 2025The number of HMRC simple assessments raised is increasing. Much of the problem is fiscal drag – higher inflation and incomes, combined with static tax thresholds.
Can’t pay VAT? HMRC has online payment plans
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 23, 2025Can’t pay VAT? If your business meets certain criteria, you may be able to make use of HMRC’s online payment plan service.
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 compliance check tool
Posted by Karen Jones on May 1, 2025We take a look at the HMRC compliance check tool. We explain what it is and how it can help you in the event of a check.
