Who should register for self assessment?
There are a number of reasons why a taxpayer is required to complete a self assessment return. This includes if they are self-employed, a company director, have an annual income
Rent-a-room scheme
The rent-a-room scheme is a set of special rules designed to help homeowners who rent-a-room in their home. The current tax-free threshold of £7,500 per year has been in
HMRC cancels penalties charged to 6,000 families
The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) was introduced in January 2013 and applies a charge to taxpayers whose income exceeds £50,000 in a tax year and who are in
Working from home allowance
If you are self-employed and running a business from your home, there are simplified arrangements available for claiming a fixed rate deduction for certain expenses where there is
Not sure if you need to submit a tax return?
There are a number of reasons why you may need to register with HMRC to submit a tax return. This could include:
if you are self-employed and earning more than £1,000 per
Want to pay-off your student loan in full?
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
Will your gift aid donations create a tax bill?
The Gift Aid scheme is available to all UK taxpayers. The charity or Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASC) concerned can take a taxpayer’s donation and provided all the
How to register as self-employed
Are you self-employed?
HMRC’s guidance says that you are probably self-employed if you:
run your business for yourself and take responsibility for its success or
Welsh Income Tax takes effect
The start of the 2019-20 tax year marked a fundamental change to the way Income Tax is calculated for people who live in Wales. The new Welsh rates of Income Tax (WRIT) are payable
Let Property Disclosure Campaign
The Let Property Campaign provides landlords who have undeclared income from residential property lettings in the UK or abroad with an opportunity to regularise their affairs by