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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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Pay back private fuel costs and avoid tax charge

Pay back private fuel costs and avoid tax charge

Employees who receive fuel from their employer for private use in a company car can avoid paying the car fuel benefit charge by reimbursing the full cost of the private fuel. This process, known as

Beware Winter Fuel Payment scams

Beware Winter Fuel Payment scams

Pensioners are being urged to stay vigilant for any Winter Fuel Payment scams. HMRC is starting to recover Winter Fuel Payments issued for winter 2025 from those earning over £35,000 a year. While the

Preparing for a new employment landscape in 2026/27: Further protections

Preparing for a new employment landscape in /: Further protections

Annual leave & holiday pay (effective April 2026)

From 6 April, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 has introduced strict new record-keeping duties, requiring employers to maintain detailed

Interest rate outlook for 2026

Interest rate outlook for

The outlook for UK interest rates during 2026 remains uncertain, although current expectations suggest relative stability, with the possibility of modest reductions later in the year if inflation

Hedging against rising costs

Hedging against rising costs

Rising prices remain a concern for many UK business owners, particularly where energy, materials, labour and finance costs are unpredictable. While it is rarely possible to eliminate cost pressures

Filing deadlines for reporting expenses and benefits

Filing deadlines for reporting expenses and benefits

Employers providing employees with expenses or benefits in kind must comply with specific reporting, filing, and payment obligations each tax year. These requirements are designed to ensure that

VAT Flat Rate Scheme – what is a limited cost trader?

VAT Flat Rate Scheme – what is a limited cost trader?

The VAT Flat Rate Scheme is designed to simplify the way a business accounts for VAT and, in doing so, reduce the administrative burden associated with VAT compliance. The scheme is available to

Settlor retains interest in settled property

Settlor retains interest in settled property

The settlements legislation is designed to ensure that where a settlor retains an interest in settled property, the income arising is treated as the settlor’s income for all tax purposes. A settlor

Car and travel expenses if self-employed

Car and travel expenses if self employed

If you are self-employed, it is important to understand which car and travel costs are allowable for tax purposes.

You may claim allowable business expenses for car, van, and travel costs, which will

Tax relief when incorporating a business

Tax relief when incorporating a business

When a sole trader or partnership transfers a business to a company, a chargeable gain may arise. This is calculated by reference to the market value of the business assets at the date of

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