Safety and security declarations needed for EU imports
Posted by Andy Green on January 23, 2025All goods imported from the EU now need a safety and security declaration. We look at how the new system works.
Can’t pay tax bill? This is what you need to do
Posted by Karen Jones on December 17, 2024Can’t pay tax bill? If you’re in this position, it’s important to act now if you want to set up a repayment plan and avoid penalties.
Tax penalties: how much can a dispute cost me?
Posted by Karen Jones on December 9, 2024Tax penalties are very much in the news at the moment. We look at the penalties you could pay if HMRC succeeds in a tax investigation.
Late self-assessment? Beware the tax return ‘super penalty’
Posted by Karen Jones on December 3, 2024Late self-assessment penalties can soon get expensive. But did you know HMRC has the power to impose a 200% ‘super penalty’ in some cases?
HMRC and ‘Managed Service Companies’
Posted by Karen Jones on December 3, 2024We detail HMRC’s approach regarding Managed Service Companies. It’s important that you don’t use these structures as you will face penalties.
HMRC letters for landlords not declaring income
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on October 20, 2024HMRC often sends letters to landlords asking them to declare rental income and pay tax. We look at how HMRC learns about landlords’ financial affairs.
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.
