Checking your National Insurance records

There is an online service available on HMRC to check your National Insurance Contributions (NIC) record online. The service is ...
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Transferring unused nil rate band for IHT

The Inheritance Tax residence nil rate band (RNRB) is a transferable allowance for married couples and civil partners (per person) ...
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Tax-free home sales

In general, there is no Capital Gains Tax (CGT) liability created when a property used as the main family residence ...
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Bikes for employees

The Cycle to Work scheme allows employers to provide bicycles and cyclists’ safety equipment to employees as a tax-free benefit ...
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Do’s and don’ts for Standard Visitors to the UK

There is useful guidance published on GOV.UK that explains the do’s and don’ts for Standard Visitors to the UK. Visitors ...
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Childcare Account chores

HMRC’s Childcare account can be used to claim free childcare (if eligible) or pay for Tax-Free Childcare. HMRC’s sign in ...
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Smart energy

In a recent press release, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero confirmed that consumers are set to benefit ...
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Tipping boost

The government’s Tipping Act is a step closer to coming into force, as the Code of Practice is published and ...
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Class 4 NICs who is liable?

Most self-employed people are required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs) if their profits are £12,570 or more ...
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