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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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The 60% tax band

The % tax band

Many taxpayers are surprised to learn that once their income exceeds £100,000, they can face an effective tax rate of 60%, although officially, no such rate appears to exist. This happens when the

A pattern of workplace harassment may be treated as a continuous event

A pattern of workplace harassment may be treated as a continuous event

A pivotal ruling has raised a protective umbrella over those impacted by a toxic workplace environment, potentially extending employers’ legal liability by months or even years.

An Employment

Non-tax considerations when returning to the UK

Non tax considerations when returning to the UK

Returning to the UK after a period abroad can feel straightforward on the surface, but there are a number of practical and personal matters that need careful thought to ensure a smooth

Update on Companies House plans for profit and loss filing

Update on Companies House plans for profit and loss filing

There has been considerable discussion over the past year about whether small companies would be required to file profit and loss accounts at Companies House. Many practitioners will be aware that

Gifts to a spouse or civil partner

Gifts to a spouse or civil partner

Transfers of assets between spouses or civil partners are usually free from Capital Gains Tax (CGT). When you give or sell an asset to your spouse or civil partner, it is treated as a disposal for CGT

NIC and tax after reaching State Pension age

NIC and tax after reaching State Pension age

If you continue working after reaching State Pension age, your National Insurance position changes, but your Income Tax obligations largely remain the same.

Once you reach State Pension age, you stop

Setting off losses against other income sources

Setting off losses against other income sources

If you are self-employed or a member of a partnership, you may be able to claim tax relief when your business makes a loss. There are several ways trading losses can be used, but each loss can only be

Tax on savings interest

Tax on savings interest

If your taxable income for the 2026-27 tax year is less than £17,570, you will not pay any tax on the interest you receive. This figure combines the £5,000 starting rate for savings (taxed at 0%) with

How bonuses are taxed

How bonuses are taxed

Bonuses are treated as taxable earnings, so both employers and employees need to understand how they are taxed and reported.

For cash bonuses (including vouchers that can be exchanged for cash), the

Reclaiming VAT on taxi and ride-hailing fares

Reclaiming VAT on taxi and ride hailing fares

Changes announced in the Autumn Budget have removed the use of a niche VAT scheme known as the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS) for private hire vehicle operators from January 2026.

TOMS was

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