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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, ...
/ HMRC notices

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 ...
/ Income Tax

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 ...
/ Business Support

Women in leadership roles

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

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 ...
/ Employment Law

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 ...
/ Income Tax

CIS monthly returns obligations

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

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 ...
/ Employee Benefits

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 ...
/ Income Tax

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 ...
/ Capital Gains Tax

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 ...
/ General

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 ...
/ Value Added Tax