As the tax year draws to a close, directors of personal and family companies should consider whether it is worthwhile paying a dividend before 6 April 2026. However, it is only possible to pay a dividend where the company has sufficient…
Unincorporated landlords pay income tax on the profits of their property rental business. This is currently at the normal income tax rates. However, this is set to change from 6 April 2027 when property income will have its own tax…
The VAT flat rate scheme is a simplified flat rate scheme which can be used by smaller businesses to save work. Under the scheme, businesses pay a set percentage of their VAT inclusive turnover to HMRC rather than the difference…
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…
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…
Over the past few years, tax enquiries aimed at identifying and correcting errors or deliberate under-reporting in tax returns have increased. HMRC generates substantial revenue from all compliance activities and although the exact proportion relating to tax enquiries is not…
Scammers are becoming increasingly adept at fooling people and a favoured tactic is a letter, a text or an email purporting to be from HMRC, often promising a tax refund in exchange for personal and financial data. During the summer,…
A person who is resident and domiciled in the UK is liable to UK tax on their worldwide income. Consequently, if they have overseas property that they rent out, any rental profits are taxable in the UK. Separate overseas property…
If it works correctly, the tax that is collected under PAYE will exactly match the tax that is due for the year. However, in practice, this balance may be disturbed, for example, because benefits included in a tax code change…
Anyone who invests in a company is taking a chance, hoping that the directors, as representatives of the company, will use the money to increase the company’s profit. In return for taking this chance, a shareholder receives ‘payback’ usually as…
