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Higher rate tax relief on gifts to charities

Higher rate tax relief on gifts to charities

The gift aid scheme, which was originally introduced in 1990, allows charities to reclaim from HMRC the basic rate of Income Tax deducted from qualifying donations by UK taxpayers. This means that

Pension tax relief at source

Pension tax relief at source

You can usually claim tax relief for your private pension contributions. There is an annual allowance for tax relief on pensions of £60,000 for the current 2023-24 tax year. The annual allowance for

Self-Assessment threshold change

Self Assessment threshold change

The £100,000 threshold for Self-Assessment change for taxpayers taxed through PAYE only, increased from £100,000 to £150,000 with effect from 6 April 2023. However, the Self-Assessment for 2022-23 tax

Are you a company director?

Are you a company director?

There is more to being appointed a company director than accepting the title.

According to Companies House directors formal, statutory duties and responsibilities include:

filing an annual

Giving money to charity in your Will

Giving money to charity in your Will

A reduced rate of Inheritance Tax (IHT) of 36% (reduced from 40%) applies where 10% or more of a deceased’s net estate is left to charity. The lower rate applies where 10% or more of the ‘net value’

VAT supplies for no consideration

VAT supplies for no consideration

In most cases, a supply of goods or services for VAT purposes is deemed to have taken place in return for consideration. This is usually payment in money but can also be of a

Checking your Simple Assessment tax bill

Checking your Simple Assessment tax bill

Simple Assessment is a method by which HMRC can assess where additional Income Tax is due by a taxpayer. A Simple Assessment letter is usually issued to taxpayers with reasonable straight forward tax

On your bike tax-free

On your bike tax free

The Cycle to Work scheme was introduced over 20 years ago to help promote the use of environmentally friendly modes of transport.

The scheme allows employers to provide bicycles and cyclists’ safety

Class 2 and 4 NIC for the self-employed

Class and NIC for the self employed

There are two types of National Insurance contributions (NICs) payable by most self-employed people. These are known as Class 2 NICs and Class 4 NICs.

Class 2 NICs are paid by all self-employed

Do you need to submit a Self-Assessment tax return?

Do you need to submit a Self Assessment tax return?

There are a number of reasons why you might need to complete a Self-Assessment return for the first time. This includes if you are self-employed, have an annual income over £100,000 and / or have

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