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Hybrid workers and relief for travel expenses
Read this article to find out how the rules governing travel expenses apply to employees with hybrid working arrangements.
Mobile phones – a worthwhile benefit
Read this article to find out how to take advantage of the tax exemption for employer-provided mobile phones.
What to do if you receive one of HMRC's 'nudge’ letters
Read this article to find out what to do if you have received a 'nudge’ letter from HMRC.
Associated companies and impending corporation tax rate changes – what are the tax implications?
Read this article to find out the financial impact on your company should your company be ‘associated’ with another. #taximplications #associatedcompanies
Marriage allowance – A possible tax break for married couples or civil partnerships
Read this article to find out whether you can claim the tax break for married couple or civil partnerships.
Working for an umbrella company – Be aware of the risks
Read this article to understand off-payroll working (IR35) and its implications.
Have you used your 2023/24 dividend allowance?
All taxpayers are entitled to a dividend allowance and can enjoy dividend income up to the level of the allowance tax-free. Read this article to discover whether you should declare a dividend before the end of the tax year to prevent your dividend allowance from being wasted.
NIC payable by the self-employed from April 2024
From 6 April 2024, Class 2 National Insurance contributions are abolished and the main rate of Class 4 contributions is reduced. Read this article to find out what the changes mean for you if you are self-employed.
HMRC's use of artificial intelligence – How AI is assessing the risk of tax evasion by businesses
Read this article to find out about HMRC’s IT strategy and AI.
Capital gains tax year-end planning
The capital gains tax annual exempt amount is set at £6,000 for 2023/24, reducing to £3,000 for 2024/25. Read this article to help you decide if you should make chargeable disposals before 6 April 2024.
Spring Statement 2024
Cuts to National Insurance contributions and the abolition of so-called 'non-dom' tax breaks were among the headline announcements in this year’s Spring Budget.
Read on, as we delve into more of the details and summarise the biggest changes that were unveiled during the budget.
National Insurance cut for employees and directors
The main rate of primary Class 1 National Insurance contributions is reduced from 12% to 10% with effect from 6 January 2024. Read this article to find out what this means for employees and directors.
Releasing equity from a buy-to-let: Watchpoints
Read this article to find out about the tax implications of releasing equity from your buy-to-let #interestrelief
Beware of gift aid clawback
Read this article to find out about the gift aid trap for non-taxpayers #giftaid
Rebuild your pension pot with rental income
Rent paid to a SIPP does not count towards the annual allowance or MPAA. Read this article to find out how this can help you rebuild your pension pot after making withdrawals having reached age 55.
Full expensing for companies
Read this article to find out how companies can benefit from full expensing and the extension of the 50% FYA #fullexpensing #fya
Capital gains tax on separation and divorce
Read this article to find out about changes to the capital gains tax rules on separation and divorce #nogainnoloss #ppr
Tax consequences of dissolving a partnership
Read this article to find out the tax consequences when dissolving a partnership
#dissolvingpartnership #partnership #taxconsequences
Paying PAYE by recurring direct debit
Read this article to find out how to set up an on-going direct debit to pay your PAYE #PAYE #recurringdirectdebit
Taxation of dividends in 2023/24
From 6 April 2023, the dividend allowance is to fall to £1,000. Read this article to find out how this and other tax changes will affect the tax that you pay on your dividend income in 2023/24.