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.
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?
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.
VAT on donations – rules to change?
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 19, 2025Government is consulting on the rules relating to VAT on donations of goods to charities. You have until 21 July 2025 to respond.
Reforms to VAT on food could lead to healthier, sustainable diets
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 15, 2025New research by UCL finds that reforming VAT on food could result in people adopting healthier, more sustainable diets. But will it happen?
How the taxman uses Big Brother techniques to make you pay
Posted by Ben Locker on May 14, 2025The Behavioural Insights Team (BIT). Here are some of the techniques the taxman uses to encourage you all to pay up in full and on time.
VAT exempt goods and services – two more 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!
