Inheritance Tax enquiries jump by 38%
Posted by Ian Henman on June 9, 2025A freedom of information request has revealed that Inheritance Tax enquiries have jumped – but the proportion of amended returns has fallen.
Self-assessment threshold – what you need to know
Posted by Karen Jones on June 6, 2025The self-assessment threshold for PAYE income is currently £150,000. This post tells you what you need to know about the threshold.
VAT split payments to come to the UK?
Posted by Adam Truluck on June 5, 2025VAT split payments are when the VAT portion of a transaction gets sent immediately to the taxman. Could this system be coming to the UK?
Need help with tax and accounts? THP’s online guides
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 4, 2025Do you need help with tax and accounts? THP’s expert guides are here to help you make sense of a growing number of complex topics.
HMRC simple assessments soar 74%
Posted by Karen Jones on June 2, 2025HMRC simple assessments have soared. Much of the problem is fiscal drag – higher inflation and incomes, combined with static tax thresholds.
Could a delayed phone call land you with a tax investigation?
Posted by Karen Jones on June 2, 2025Tax investigations – waiting to speak to the taxman causes major problems for taxpayers can it even lead to a tax investigation?
VAT dispute – is a poppadom really a crisp?
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 30, 2025A recent VAT dispute led to an appeal after a tribunal ruled that Walkers’ Sensations Poppadoms were crisps for VAT purposes.
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.
Beware of HMRC scams
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 21, 2025HMRC scams are on the increase. This blog explains what is going on so that you can avoid getting caught and losing your hard-earned money.
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.
