Help to Buy: ISA scheme
The Help to Buy: ISA scheme launched in December 2015 and allows savers to claim a government bonus of 25% on monthly savings of up to £200 towards their first home. The bonus
Time to declare offshore assets?
HMRC has published a press release to remind taxpayers that the 30 September 2018 deadline to come forward and declare any foreign income or profits on offshore assets is fast
Will I pay tax when coming to the UK?
The statutory resident test (SRT) is used to determine if someone is resident in the UK for tax purposes when coming to the UK. Historically, residence in the UK was determined by
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