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The UK economic outlook for 2025

The economic outlook for the UK in 2025 presents a mixed picture, with expectations of modest growth tempered by persistent inflationary pressures. Growth Projections The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revised its

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Tax Diary February/March 2025

1 February 2025 - Due date for Corporation Tax payable for the year ended 30 April 2024. 19 February 2025 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 February 2025. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 February 2025) 19

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Cash-basis default position for self-employed

The cash basis is now the default for self-employed income reporting. Learn about the key updates, opt-out options, and how this simplified method can ease your self-assessment obligations with HMRC. The cash basis is used by sole traders and other

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Using the car fuel rates

Advisory fuel rates for company cars help employers and employees manage fuel costs without triggering tax liabilities. Learn how to use these rates to avoid tax, especially car fuel benefit charges. HMRC's fuel rates also known as advisory fuel

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax volunteers

From April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) will transform tax compliance for businesses, self-employed individuals, and landlords, mandating digital record-keeping and online submissions. Get prepared! The mandatory signup for

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When can you recover VAT on a car purchase

Reclaiming VAT on company cars isn’t as simple as it sounds. Generally, businesses can’t recover VAT unless the car is used exclusively for business purposes. But there are exceptions—like taxis, driving schools, and commercial vehicles. Here’s

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New online tax tools for the self-employed

Navigating tax obligations can be daunting for small business owners and sole traders. To make life easier, HMRC has introduced new interactive tools, including a Sole Trader Setup Guide and VAT Registration Estimator, helping businesses understand

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The Substantial Shareholdings Exemption

For companies selling shares, the Substantial Shareholdings Exemption (SSE) can mean significant tax relief. Introduced in 2002 and simplified in 2017, this exemption allows qualifying gains on share disposals to go untaxed—provided key

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Spreading tax payments by using Time to Pay

Can’t pay your tax bill in full by 31 January 2025? HMRC’s online Time to Pay system lets self-assessment taxpayers spread the cost over monthly instalments. With plans available for tax bills up to £30,000, this flexible option can help you avoid

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