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.
Change your Will – to pay for pizza?
Posted by Ben Locker on May 19, 2025Fancy paying for your pizzas after your death? A New Zealand firm offered just that, but there are better reasons to change your Will.
VAT exempt goods and services – two cautionary tales
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 12, 2025If you sell VAT exempt goods or services, you need to make very sure they are in fact exempt – as two recent cautionary tales show!
9 of our top tax tips
Posted by Karen Jones on May 7, 2025Top tax tips – we highlight 9 personal tax tips that could help save you from paying too much over to the taxman.
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.
Do I have to pay UK tax if I live abroad?
Posted by Karen Jones on April 30, 2025If you live in another country or plan to do so, you may ask yourself: “Do I have to pay UK tax if I live abroad?” We help you find out.
AIM Shares and IHT relief
Posted by Ian Henman on April 24, 2025On April 2026, the Inheritance Tax relief on AIM shares dropped from 100% to 50%. Is now the time to revisit your IHT planning?
Selling online and taxes: tech companies now report your income to HMRC
Posted by Mark Ingle on April 18, 2025The relationship between selling online and taxes has become more transparent now that the tech giants have to share your income data.
Income Tax trap to snare 17.9 million people by 2027
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on April 17, 2025A freedom of information request revealed that an extra 17.9 million people will fall into the Income Tax trap by 2027.
Life insurance and Inheritance Tax – what you need to know
Posted by Ben Locker on April 15, 2025Life insurance and Inheritance Tax don’t always mix: an insurance payout could push your estate into IHT. So how you can stop this happening?
