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Tax-exempt employee loans

Beneficial loans, where employees benefit from cheap or interest-free loans from their employer, can trigger tax implications. However, certain exemptions, like loans under £10,000 or qualifying loans, eliminate the need for employers to report or

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Payrolling employee benefits

Employers can voluntarily register to report and account for tax on certain benefits and expenses via the RTI system before the start of the tax year. This process, known as payrolling, eliminates the need to submit P11D forms for the selected

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Penalties for late filing of tax returns

HMRC reports over 63,000 taxpayers filed their returns over the New Year, but 5.4 million still need to act before the looming 31 January 2025 deadline. File now to avoid penalties, pay your 2023-24 tax, and set up payment plans if needed to stay

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Ticket touts’ days are numbered

The UK government has unveiled a series of proposals aimed at curbing exploitative practices in the ticket resale market, seeking to protect consumers from exorbitant prices and enhance transparency in ticket sales. Key Proposals: Capping Resale

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Roll-out of new digital markets regime

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated its new digital markets competition regime, effective from January 1, 2025, following the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act's Royal Assent in May 2024. Strategic Market

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Is your trade in goods or services a business

Selling goods or services? It’s vital to know if HMRC considers this a business. From regular sales to earning commissions, their rules on ‘trading’ impact your tax obligations. Here’s a simple guide to help you stay compliant and avoid pitfalls. If

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Finding your National Insurance number

Misplaced your National Insurance number? Do not worry! From checking payslips to using the HMRC app, there are many ways to recover it. If all else fails, you can request it via post. Here is everything you need to know to locate or apply for your

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