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Understanding VAT Bad Debt Relief
Struggling with unpaid invoices? If you’ve paid VAT to HMRC but never received payment from your customer, you may be able to reclaim that VAT. Learn how bad debt relief works and whether switching to
Higher rate tax relief on pension contributions
Want to make the most of your pension savings? You could claim up to 45% tax relief on contributions, plus carry forward unused allowances. Here’s how to boost your retirement pot with generous HMRC
£13.9bn of R&D funding
The UK government has announced a record-breaking £13.9 billion in research and development (R&D) funding for the coming year. This major investment is designed to drive innovation, create quality
UK Responds to New US Tariffs
The UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has set out the government’s position following the United States’ recent imposition of new tariffs on UK exports. These include a 10%
Tax Diary May/June 2025
1 May 2025 – Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 July 2024.
19 May 2025 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 May 2025. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date
Employment Restrictions After Termination: Be Cautious
Kau Media Group (KMG) Ltd. sought to enforce two post-termination employment restriction (PTRs) contained in a contract of employment to restrict Mr. Hart, a former employee, from working for his
Make the most of trivial benefit payments 2025-26
Small gifts can mean big tax savings! Use the trivial benefits exemption in 2025-26 to reward employees with non-cash perks under £50 – no PAYE, no P11D, and no NIC. A smart, simple way to say
Filing ATED return April 2025
From April 2025, updated ATED rates apply to residential properties held by companies and other Non-Natural Persons (NNPs). Make sure returns and payments are submitted by 30 April to avoid penalties.