HMRC have issued a warning that not all tax advice online is accurate. ‘Finfluencers’ (financial influencers) often present tax advice as ‘quick wins’ without covering the rules. This can be misleading as people may take action without being aware of…
Over the summer, HMRC consulted on proposals for the timelier payment of income tax due under Self-Assessment (ITSA). Currently, taxpayers within Self-Assessment must pay their income tax and any Class 4 National Insurance by midnight on 31 January after the…
A company tax return must be filed no later than 12 months after the end of the accounting period to which it relates. However, the corporation tax for that period is due earlier and must be paid by nine months…
If you have a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) in place for 2025/26, you will need to pay the tax and Class 1B National Insurance due under the agreement by 22 October 2026 if you make your payment electronically. However, if…
When a sole trader transfers their business to a limited company, a chargeable gain may arise on the assets transferred. As the connected person rules apply, the gain is calculated by reference to the market value at the date of…
Many people are taking on a side hustle to make ends meet. This can take various forms, such as selling items online, providing services or creating content. You may need to tell HMRC about your income if your trading income…
Businesses which give away free gifts or samples need to be aware of the VAT implications to ensure that they account for VAT correctly. Gifts Where a business makes a free gift, they do not receive any consideration in return.…
Employer’s Class 1 National Insurance is a significant cost for employers, being charged at 15% on earnings over the relevant threshold. However, there are some steps that employers can take to reduce their bill. Claim the Employment Allowance The Employment…
Mandatory payrolling was due to come into effect from 6 April 2027. However, it has now been announced that the introduction will be phased in, with mandatory payrolling only applying to benefits in kind in phase one from 6 April…
Pension contributions benefit from tax relief. However, the amount of the relief is capped at the lower of 100% of earnings (or £3,600 where this is higher) and the available annual allowance. Annual allowance The annual allowance is set at…
