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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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Health services exempt from VAT

Health services exempt from VAT

Health professionals providing medical services may be exempt from VAT if their work falls within their registered profession and primarily protects, maintains, or restores health. HMRC outlines

How to Check the Creditworthiness of New Customers

How to Check the Creditworthiness of New Customers

Before extending credit to new customers, it’s essential to assess their financial reliability. Checking their creditworthiness helps protect your business from potential losses and late payments.

How to Stop Future Payments on Your Debit or Credit Card

How to Stop Future Payments on Your Debit or Credit Card

Stopping future payments from being made on your debit or credit card is crucial for avoiding unwanted charges and managing your finances effectively. Here’s how you can do it:

The first step is to

Not all hurt feelings are uncapped & costly

Not all hurt feelings are uncapped & costly

The Employment Appeal Tribunal slashed a £10,000 award for injury to feeling by 80% after an original tribunal ruling was deemed not to be Meek compliant as it failed to provide adequate reasons for

Tax chores if managing a deceased person’s estate

Tax chores if managing a deceased person’s estate

When someone dies, their personal representative (executor or administrator) must value their estate to determine if Inheritance Tax (IHT) is due. This involves assessing assets, debts, and handling

Tax on inherited private pension pots

Tax on inherited private pension pots

Private pensions can be a great way to pass on wealth, but tax implications depend on the age of the deceased and the type of pension. Some beneficiaries may receive funds tax-free, while others could

How umbrella companies work

How umbrella companies work

Umbrella companies offer an easy way for freelancers and contractors to get paid without running a limited company. They handle payroll and tax via PAYE, ensuring compliance and employment rights. But

31 January deadline met by more than 11.5 million people

January deadline met by more than million people

Over 11.5 million people met the 31 January 2025 self-assessment deadline, but 1.1 million taxpayers missed it. If you’re one of them, expect a £100 penalty. Learn about late fees and HMRC’s payment

When is a hobby a business

When is a hobby a business

Not sure if your hobby is actually a taxable trade? HMRC uses ‘badges of trade’ to assess whether an activity is a business. Factors like profit motive, transaction frequency, and asset changes help

Small duty cuts on draught products from 1 February 2025

Small duty cuts on draft products from February

From 1 February 2025, alcohol duty on draught pints has been cut for the first time in a decade, saving drinkers 1p per pint. Small breweries also benefit from tax relief. However, duty on non-draught

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