HMRC surveillance team doubles – what powers has the taxman?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 11, 2025Between 2023 and 2025, the HMRC surveillance team nearly doubled in size. But what powers does the taxman have?
Autumn 2025 Budget predictions – a roundup
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 8, 2025There has been a lot of speculation in the run-up to the 2025 Autumn Budget. We look at some of the more credible Budget predictions.
Reporting tax fraud nets whistleblowers £509,000
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 5, 2025Reporting tax fraud netted whistleblowers over £500,000 during the last tax year. But would a more transparent system recoup more?
Landlords to pay National Insurance on rental income?
Posted by Ben Locker on September 1, 2025New reports suggest that the Chancellor is thinking of charging National Insurance on rental income. But could such a move backfire?
Employee Car Ownership Scheme changes explained
Posted by Mark Ingle on August 18, 2025From 6th October 2026, there are significant changes to the Employee Car Ownership Scheme rules. Some employers may wish to stop the scheme.
How to claim a Child Trust Fund as £1.4bn remains untouched
Posted by Ben Locker on August 13, 2025Do you want to know how to claim a Child Trust Fund? Huge numbers of young people have an average of £1,900 lying unclaimed.
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.
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.
