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How the Marriage Allowance works

The Marriage Allowance lets you transfer £1,260 of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner. Your Personal Allowance is the amount you can earn before paying Income Tax (£12,570 for the 2026-27 tax year). This transfer can

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Tax Diary June/July 2026

1 June 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31 August 2025. 19 June 2026 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 June 2026. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 June 2026). 19 June 2026 - Filing

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Non-tax considerations when returning to the UK

Returning to the UK after a period abroad can feel straightforward on the surface, but there are a number of practical and personal matters that need careful thought to ensure a smooth transition. Housing and accommodation One of the first issues

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Reclaiming VAT on taxi and ride-hailing fares

Changes announced in the Autumn Budget have removed the use of a niche VAT scheme known as the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS) for private hire vehicle operators from January 2026. TOMS was originally designed for tour operators selling travel

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How bonuses are taxed

Bonuses are treated as taxable earnings, so both employers and employees need to understand how they are taxed and reported. For cash bonuses (including vouchers that can be exchanged for cash), the rules are straightforward. The payment is added to

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Tax on savings interest

If your taxable income for the 2026-27 tax year is less than £17,570, you will not pay any tax on the interest you receive. This figure combines the £5,000 starting rate for savings (taxed at 0%) with the £12,570 personal allowance. In addition, the

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Setting off losses against other income sources

If you are self-employed or a member of a partnership, you may be able to claim tax relief when your business makes a loss. There are several ways trading losses can be used, but each loss can only be used once and specific conditions apply. For the

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NIC and tax after reaching State Pension age

If you continue working after reaching State Pension age, your National Insurance position changes, but your Income Tax obligations largely remain the same. Once you reach State Pension age, you stop paying employee National Insurance contributions

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