Allowable expenses for employees – could you claim back tax?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 6, 2025If you are employed, you may be able claim tax relief on a range of allowable expenses for employees – without having to fill in a tax return
Need to opt out of Winter Fuel Payments? Here’s how
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on August 5, 2025If your income is over a certain amount, you can either opt out of Winter Fuel Payments – or pay them back via the tax system.
Government’s Small Business Plan cracks down on late payments
Posted by Mark Ingle on July 31, 2025In July 2025, government launched its new Small Business Plan to give extra support to SMEs – including a crackdown on late payments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do you pay tax on state pension? You might have to soon
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 14, 2025Thanks to the ‘triple lock’ and high inflation, many people face paying tax on state pension payments. We explain why this is happening.
A costly pension underpayment error – check your payroll!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 10, 2025One pension underpayment error forced an employer to make expensive back payments over several years – but how did it happen?
