Rent-a-room relief to be modified
The publication of the draft Finance Bill 2018-19 includes legislation to change the way the rent-a-room relief scheme works. Following last year’s Budget, a consultation was
1 million couples can still claim £900 tax refund
The marriage allowance allows couples to share part of their personal tax-free allowance in certain circumstances. The marriage allowance is available to married couples and those
Claiming Income Tax if you have stopped work
HMRC issues guidance that covers what you need to do if you stopped work. The guidance covers the main reasons that you might have stopped work, for example, being made redundant
Interpreting your tax code
The letters in an employee’s tax code signify their entitlement (or not) to the annual tax free personal allowance. The tax codes are updated annually and help employer’s work out
Self-assessment second instalment due end of July
Taxpayers that make payments on account should be aware that the second payment on account for 2017-18 is due on or before 31 July 2018. The amount due for payment is usually the
What is the Repayment of Teachers Loan Scheme?
Student Loans are part of the government’s financial support package for students in higher education in the UK. They are available to help students meet their expenses while they
Is professional gambling a trade?
A thought-provoking question that has been asked by one of our readers is whether professional gambling is a trade or not. The answer to this question might surprise you. According
Children’s savings and tax
All children in the UK have their own personal annual allowance. However, anti-avoidance laws prevent this allowance being utilised by parents of children aged under 18 with some
When might you be due a tax refund?
HMRC has issued helpful guidance that explains when you might be due a tax refund and how to make a claim.
According to HMRC you may be able to claim a refund if you:
are
Are you making money from a hobby?
The ‘badges of trade’ tests whilst not conclusive are used by HMRC to help determine whether an activity is a proper economic / business activity or merely a money-making side line