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How far back can HMRC assess under-declared taxes?
From income tax to VAT, HMRC has specific time limits for issuing tax assessments. Depending on the circumstances—whether it’s standard, ...

UK residence and tax issues
The UK's shift to the Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime from April 2025 changes how foreign income is taxed ...

The benefits of benchmarking financial results
Benchmarking financial results involves comparing a business’s financial performance against industry standards or competitors. This process offers numerous benefits, helping ...

Women in leadership roles
The UK is making significant strides in promoting gender equality within its top companies. According to the latest FTSE Women ...

Self-employment cannot be used as a tax smokescreen for contracted employees
A complex celebrity case arose recently in which the First-tier Tax Tribunal (FTT) was asked to consider the application of ...

Is your extra income taxable?
HMRC has launched a new "Help for Hustlers" campaign to help people who are earning extra income, figure out if ...

CIS monthly returns obligations
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requires contractors to deduct tax from subcontractor payments and file monthly returns with HMRC. Even ...

Check or update company car tax details
If you use a company car for private travel, it's taxed as a Benefit in Kind (BIK). The tax rate ...

Jointly owned property – no partnership
Tax on rental income from jointly owned property depends on ownership shares, unless part of a partnership. Married couples default ...

Tax when transferring assets during divorce proceedings
Separation and divorce can create tax implications, particularly Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on asset transfers. New rules from April 2023 ...

Cut in interest rates
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 5 February and in a 7-2 vote decided to reduce ...

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 ...
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