Claiming for working at home

Employees who are working at home may be entitled to claim tax relief on certain work-related expenses. Where such costs ...

Claiming lettings relief

If you have tenants in your home, it’s essential to understand the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) implications. Typically, there is ...

Reporting foreign income to HMRC

If you are UK resident and receive income from abroad, such as overseas wages, rent, or investments, you may need ...

Reliefs and allowances for Corporation Tax purposes

Companies can reduce their Corporation Tax bill through a range of reliefs, including R&D credits, Patent Box, and creative industry ...

Report and pay Capital Gains Tax

If you sell assets such as shares or land, you may need to report your Capital Gains Tax either through ...

Have you verified your ID at Companies House?

From 18 November 2025, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their ...

Don’t be tempted to withhold pay as a form of leverage

Ms Constantine had been a veterinary surgeon since 2017. Initially, she had worked every day with two half days rest, ...

Why solvency is the true test of business strength

Every successful business, no matter how innovative or fast-growing, ultimately depends on one simple measure: solvency. A solvent business is ...

UK productivity remains disappointingly weak

The UK continues to struggle with low productivity growth, a long-running challenge that shows little sign of improvement. In the ...

CIS – qualifying for gross payment status

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a set of special rules for tax and National Insurance for those working in ...

Loss of personal allowance – the £100k ceiling

For the current tax year, taxpayers with adjusted net income between £100,000 and £125,140 will face an effective marginal tax ...

Deduction of tax on yearly interest

The tax legislation requires the deduction of tax from yearly interest that arises in the UK. This typically refers to ...

Business Asset Disposal Relief changes

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) offers a significant tax benefit by reducing the rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on ...

Claiming 4-years Foreign Income and Gains relief

The remittance basis of taxation for non-UK domiciled individuals (non-doms) was replaced with the new Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) ...

VAT on goods you export

Exports from Great Britain or Northern Ireland can be zero-rated for VAT, provided businesses obtain valid export evidence within three ...

Winning new contracts without offering punitive credit terms

In today’s competitive market, many businesses feel pressured to extend generous payment terms to win new contracts. However, offering long ...

Business meetings – Face to face or online?

The way we meet has changed dramatically in recent years. Technology now makes it possible to discuss projects, close deals ...

Benefits of the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme

Waiting to be paid but still having to hand over VAT? The VAT Cash Accounting Scheme potentially lets you pay ...

What is the High Income Child Benefit Charge?

If your income exceeds £60,000 and you or your partner receive Child Benefit, you can now choose to pay the ...

The Marriage Allowance if circumstances change

Married couples and civil partners could save up to £252 a year by transferring part of one partner’s unused personal ...

Understanding the tax implications of divorce

When a couple is separating or undergoing divorce proceedings, tax issues are often not the first thing on their minds ...

Inheritance Tax and CGT relief for national heritage assets

Certain buildings, land, works of art, and other objects of national significance may be exempt from Inheritance Tax and Capital ...

Check if you can cash in a Child Trust Fund

HMRC has issued a press release urging 18-23 year olds who have yet to claim their Child Trust Fund (CTF) ...

Tax Diary November/December 2025

1 November 2025 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 January 2025. 19 November 2025 ...