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Tax gap lowered according to HMRC (Thu, 21 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
HMRC has published figures that show the tax gap for the 2016-17 tax year was 5.7%. The tax gap is Read More »

M&S lose expensive VAT case (Thu, 21 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
The First-Tier Tribunal recently heard an appeal that considered the correct VAT treatment of a Read More »

Self-assessment second instalment due end of July (Thu, 21 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
Taxpayers that make payments on account should be aware that the second payment on account for 2017-18 is Read More »

Is the email really from HMRC? (Thu, 21 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
HMRC continues to warn taxpayers to be aware of email phishing scams. Phishing emails are used by Read More »

Are you on track to qualify for a full State Pension? (Thu, 21 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
Anyone aged 16 or over and at least 30 days from their State Pension age can request a State Pension Read More »

Payment deadlines for VAT Annual Accounting Scheme (Thu, 21 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
The VAT annual accounting scheme is open to most businesses with a turnover of up to £1.35m per year. Read More »

Plumber wins landmark gig economy case (Thu, 21 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
The Supreme Court has upheld the Court of Appeal's decision and confirmed that a plumber who was classed Read More »

Impact on pensions of maternity leave (Mon, 18 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) has published a “Maternity Leave Spotlight” outlining the impact on Read More »

Dormant assets scheme to be expanded (Wed, 13 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
The government has announced that the dormant asset scheme is to be expanded to include to a wider set of Read More »

VAT reverse charge may be coming to the construction sector (Wed, 13 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
HMRC has launched a new consultation inviting comments from interested parties regarding the introduction Read More »

The maternity allowance (Wed, 13 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
The maternity allowance is a financial benefit for pregnant women who are self-employed, who are working Read More »

Claim back pre-registration VAT (Wed, 13 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
There are special rules that determine the recoverability of VAT incurred before a business registers for Read More »

When do charities pay or not pay tax? (Wed, 13 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
The tax treatment of charities is complex. Many charities trade either as part of their charitable Read More »

Companies and capital gains (Wed, 13 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is not payable by limited companies or unincorporated associations when they sell Read More »

Don’t forget to renew your tax credit claims (Wed, 13 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
Families and individuals that receive tax credits should ensure that they renew their tax credit claims Read More »

World Cup 2018 – Acas guidance (Mon, 11 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
The World Cup 2018 will take place in Russia between Thursday, 14 June and Sunday, 15 July 2018, with 32 Read More »

Religion and belief discrimination (Mon, 11 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
Acas has published new guidance on religion and belief discrimination in the workplace. The 26-page Read More »

Gifts with strings attached (Wed, 06 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
Most gifts made during a person's lifetime are not subject to tax at the time of the gift. The lifetime Read More »

Don’t leave assets in a company you dissolve (Wed, 06 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
The final step in bringing a company to a legal end is when the company is dissolved. However, one if the Read More »

Liability of non-resident companies (Wed, 06 Jun 2018 05:00:00)
Under the current rules non-resident companies with a trading business in the UK are liable to pay UK Read More »