Sooner is better than later
This week we pass the filing deadline (31 January 2019) for the 2017-18 Self Assessment tax returns. A surprising number of taxpayers are still content to deal with this annual
HMRC publishes more strange excuses
A recent press release by HMRC revealed some of the oddest excuses for submitting a late tax return. The excuses ranged from the sublime to the ridiculous and included:
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Changes to lettings relief and other exemptions April 2020
Two changes to the way Private Residence Relief works are due to come into effect from April 2020. These changes could reduce the amount of CGT relief available on the sale of a
Welsh rates of Income Tax
The Welsh Government has confirmed that the proposed Welsh Government Budget has been ratified and that the new Welsh rates of Income Tax (WRIT) will be set at 10p for 2019-20.
Reducing payments on account
Taxpayers are usually required to pay their Income Tax liabilities in three instalments each year. The first two payments are due on:
31 January during the tax year e.g. for
Could you claim the Marriage Allowance?
If you or your partner are a low earner or not working, then you may be eligible for the marriage allowance. The marriage allowance allows lower earning couples to share part of
Remaining age related tax allowances
Most age related tax allowances have been phased out. However, the Married Couple’s Allowance (MCA) is available to elderly married couples or those in a civil partnership where at
Tax if clients leave the UK to live abroad
The P85 form should be completed by individuals or their agents to advise HMRC that have left the UK to live or are going to work abroad for at least one full tax year.
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Cash basis option for landlords
The cash basis scheme helps sole traders and other unincorporated businesses benefit from a simpler way of managing their financial affairs. The scheme was extended to landlords
Did you file your tax return Christmas Day?
A new press release by HMRC has highlighted that 2,616 taxpayers took the time to file their tax return online on Christmas Day with a further 8,465 taxpayers completing their tax