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Here you will find lots of useful information relating to HMRC guidelines and the latest in guidance.

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Self-Assessment threshold change

Self Assessment threshold change

The £100,000 threshold for Self-Assessment change for taxpayers taxed through PAYE only, increased from £100,000 to £150,000 with effect from 6 April 2023. However, the Self-Assessment for 2022-23 tax

Are you a company director?

Are you a company director?

There is more to being appointed a company director than accepting the title.

According to Companies House directors formal, statutory duties and responsibilities include:

filing an annual

Giving money to charity in your Will

Giving money to charity in your Will

A reduced rate of Inheritance Tax (IHT) of 36% (reduced from 40%) applies where 10% or more of a deceased’s net estate is left to charity. The lower rate applies where 10% or more of the ‘net value’

VAT supplies for no consideration

VAT supplies for no consideration

In most cases, a supply of goods or services for VAT purposes is deemed to have taken place in return for consideration. This is usually payment in money but can also be of a

Checking your Simple Assessment tax bill

Checking your Simple Assessment tax bill

Simple Assessment is a method by which HMRC can assess where additional Income Tax is due by a taxpayer. A Simple Assessment letter is usually issued to taxpayers with reasonable straight forward tax

On your bike tax-free

On your bike tax free

The Cycle to Work scheme was introduced over 20 years ago to help promote the use of environmentally friendly modes of transport.

The scheme allows employers to provide bicycles and cyclists’ safety

Class 2 and 4 NIC for the self-employed

Class and NIC for the self employed

There are two types of National Insurance contributions (NICs) payable by most self-employed people. These are known as Class 2 NICs and Class 4 NICs.

Class 2 NICs are paid by all self-employed

Do you need to submit a Self-Assessment tax return?

Do you need to submit a Self Assessment tax return?

There are a number of reasons why you might need to complete a Self-Assessment return for the first time. This includes if you are self-employed, have an annual income over £100,000 and / or have

Access to cash to be protected

Access to cash to be protected

Recognising the need to maintain access to cash withdrawal facilities, the government is stepping in to set out a new access standard in the UK.

The vast majority of people and businesses are set to

The best and worst of British banks

The best and worst of British banks

Personal and small business current account holders were asked how likely they would be to recommend their provider to a friend, relative or other business. The survey also covered the quality of

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