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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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Consultation on taxation of cryptoasset loans

Consultation on taxation of cryptoasset loans

In April 2022, the government announced a package of measures intended to make the UK a global cryptoasset technology hub. One of the issues raised at the time concerned the tax treatment of

Check your NIC record

Check your NIC record

HMRC offers an online service to check your National Insurance Contributions (NIC) record online. In order to use the service, you will need to have a Government Gateway account. If you don’t have an

Filing deadline for share scheme operators

Filing deadline for share scheme operators

There are a number of government approved share schemes which offer tax advantages to employees. The approved schemes are Share Incentive Plans (SIPs), Save As You Earn (SAYE) schemes, Company Share

HMRC interest rates increase again

HMRC interest rates increase again

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 10 May 2023 and voted 7-2 in favour of raising interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.5% in a move to try and continue to tackle continued

Tax by stealth

Tax by stealth

There is a plausible link between a rise in tax payments if tax rates increase or if tax allowances and reliefs fall. But what happens if there is no change in tax rates or allowances?

In this case,

Tax Diary June/July 2023

Tax Diary June/July

1 June 2023 – Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31 August 2022.

19 June 2023 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 June 2023. (If you pay your tax electronically the due

What is a P11D?

What is a PD?

A P11D form is a form used by employers to list certain ‘benefits in kind’ provided to directors or employees. P11D forms are used to provide information to HMRC on all Benefits in Kind (BiKs),

Business Relief for IHT

Business Relief for IHT

There are a number of reliefs available that can reduce liability to Inheritance Tax (IHT).

One of these reliefs is known as IHT Business Relief and is a valuable tax relief for taxpayers with

National Insurance for company directors

National Insurance for company directors

Directors are classed as employees and pay National Insurance on annual income from salary and bonuses that exceeds the Primary Threshold. The annual threshold is £12,570 in the current 2023-24 tax

Withholding tips from staff now unlawful

Withholding tips from staff now unlawful

A new law that stops employers from withholding tips from people working in the hospitality, leisure and services sectors has come into force. The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 received

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