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What is the new National Wealth Fund

What is the new National Wealth Fund

The UK’s new National Wealth Fund (NWF) represents a significant shift in the government’s approach to fostering economic growth and addressing climate change. Established by the Labour government,

CGT Gift Hold-Over Relief

CGT Gift Hold Over Relief

Gift Hold-Over Relief is a tax relief that defers the payment of Capital Gains Tax (CGT). It can be claimed when assets, including certain shares, are gifted or sold below their market value to

Medical and dental care for employees

Medical and dental care for employees

There is no requirement for employers to pay tax and National Insurance on certain health benefits covered by tax concessions or exemptions. For example, there is no requirement to report employees’

Carry forward a company trading loss

Carry forward a company trading loss

There are a significant number of reliefs available to businesses that suffer losses. Certain losses that your company has not used in any other way can be carried forwards against profits in future

Could you claim Pension Credits?

Could you claim Pension Credits?

Pension Credits can provide extra income to those over State Pension age and on a low income. The credits were first introduced back in 2003 to help keep retired people out of poverty.

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Claim tax deduction for working from home

Claim tax deduction for working from home

Employees who are working from home may be eligible to claim a tax deduction on certain work-related bills. If their employer does not cover these expenses or allowances, they can claim tax relief

Advising HMRC about additional income

Advising HMRC about additional income

There is an online tool available on GOV.UK that allows taxpayers to check if they need to advise HMRC about additional income they receive. The online tool can be found at

Negative equity

Negative equity

Negative equity occurs when the value of an asset, typically a property, falls below the outstanding balance on the loan or mortgage secured against it. In other words, the amount owed on the mortgage

Business sectors subject to AML regulation

Business sectors subject to AML regulation

In the UK, certain business sectors are required to register with a regulatory body, such as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) purposes. These sectors include:

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Tips at work

Tips at work

Tips received at work do not count towards your earning for the purposes of the National Minimum Wage. However, you are still required to pay Income Tax on these tips and may also need to pay National

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