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How to interpret your tax code

The letters in your tax code indicate whether you are entitled to the annual tax-free personal allowance. These codes are updated each year and help employers calculate how much tax should be deducted from your salary. For the current and upcoming

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Transfers of assets abroad

A new rule aimed at preventing individuals from using companies to avoid taxes through the Transfer of Assets Abroad (ToAA) provisions applies to income arising to persons abroad on and after 6 April 2024. This change affects UK residents who own or

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Tax if you live abroad and sell UK home

One of the most commonly used and valuable exemptions from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is for the sale of a family home. Generally, there is no CGT on a property that has been used as your main family residence. However, an investment property that has

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VAT Flat Rate Scheme overview

The VAT Flat Rate Scheme allows businesses to pay VAT as a fixed percentage of their total turnover, which includes VAT. The applicable percentage varies based on the business type. This scheme is designed to simplify VAT accounting, thereby reducing

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Protect your land and property from fraud

It is important to take the necessary steps to protect your land and property from fraud. You are at a higher risk if: Your identity has been stolen You rent out your property You live abroad The property is empty The property is not

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Apply for or locate a National Insurance number

If you have lost or forgotten your National Insurance number, there are several ways to retrieve it. You can find your National Insurance number: On a document you already possess, such as a P60, payslip, or letters regarding benefits. In your

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Tax Diary January/February 2025

1 January 2025 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 March 2024 19 January 2025 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 January 2025. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 January 2025). 19 January 2025 -

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