What to do if you cannot pay your tax bill
As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, you may find that come 31 January 2025 you are struggling to pay your Self Assessment tax bill. If this is the case, it is important that you do not bury…
Business
The impact of working from home on travel and subsistence claims
Post pandemic, homeworking has become the norm, especially the increase in ‘hybrid’ working, i.e. spending part of the week at home and part in the office. On the face of it, claims for tax relief on travel and subsistence costs…
NIC for employers to rise
One of the key announcements in the Autumn 2024 Budget was the rise in employer’s National Insurance contributions from 6 April 2025. From that date, the rate of secondary Class 1 National Insurance contributions is increased by 1.2 percentage points,…
Tax-efficient Christmas parties and gifts
Employers looking to spread some seasonal cheer can do so in a tax-efficient manner by taking advantage of the exemptions for annual parties and functions and trivial benefits. Christmas parties The tax exemption for annual parties and functions will only…
VAT invoice and accounting controls
VAT-registered businesses who use invoice accounting generally account for VAT when invoices are issued and received. HMRC have recently published new Guidelines for Compliance which set out their recommended approach to the compliance process to ensure that VAT is accurately…
File your tax return by 30 December to pay what you owe through PAYE
If you pay tax through PAYE, as will be the case if you are an employee or a pensioner, you may need to complete a Self Assessment tax return if you have other sources of income, such as income from…
MTD Latest Update
Nearly ten years ago in March 2015 the then-Chancellor George Osborne announced a government initiative setting out a vision for the ‘end of the tax return’ and a ‘transformed tax system’ under the title of ‘Making Tax Digital’ (MTD). The…
Autumn Budget 2024
This Summary covers the key tax changes announced in the Chancellor’s speech we’ve included tables of the main rates and allowances. We recommend that you review your financial plans regularly as some aspects of the Budget will not be implemented…