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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 the construction industry. Businesses in the construction industry are known as 'contractors' and 'subcontractors' and should be

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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 months of sale and meet all HMRC documentation rules; accuracy and record-keeping are key to keeping the 0%

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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) regime from April 2025. This new regime is based on tax residence rather than domicile. Under the new rules, nearly

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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 the sale of a business, shares in a trading company or an individual’s interest in a trading partnership. On 6 April 2025, the

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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 interest that is subject to Income Tax or Corporation Tax. The legislation requires the deduction of tax from yearly interest,

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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and £125,140 will face an effective marginal tax rate of 60%, as their £12,570 tax-free personal allowance is gradually withdrawn. If a taxpayer earns over £100,000 in any

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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 and hold team meetings without ever leaving our desks. Yet for many, there is still something powerful about sitting across

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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) cash to do so as soon as possible. According to HMRC, over 758,000 young adults in this age group have unclaimed funds, with the average savings

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