Advising HMRC of change in circumstances

If your personal details or circumstances change, you may need to tell HMRC as this could affect your tax position or entitlement to certain benefits.

You should notify HMRC if you get married or

Is HMRC holding money that belongs to you?

It is important to know if HMRC is holding money that belongs to you. For example, if you have paid too much tax to HMRC, you may be able to claim a tax refund (also known as a tax rebate).

Are you using the best VAT scheme for your business?

Small businesses have several VAT schemes available that can simplify VAT administration and may help with cash flow. However, as a business grows or its circumstances change, it is important to

Claiming tax relief on business insurance

If you are self-employed, you may be able to claim tax relief on certain business insurance costs as an allowable expense. This means the cost can be deducted when calculating your taxable profits,

Don’t let discrimination lead to resignation or risk facing career compensation

A recent ruling has cleared the path to uncapped financial compensation following a forced resignation. A longstanding social worker had complaints raised over her work by an interim service manager.

Has a pay rise quietly increased your tax bill?

Many employees and business owners have welcomed higher earnings over the past few years. However, for a growing number of taxpayers, a larger salary does not necessarily mean significantly more money

Could new VAT rules change how you sell online?

The Government has launched a consultation on proposals that could significantly change the way VAT is collected on goods sold through online marketplaces. Although the changes are not yet law, they

Are you maximising tax relief on company losses?

If your company makes a trading loss, it may be able to claim relief to reduce its Corporation Tax liability. Trading losses can often be used in different ways, depending on your company’s

Could you claim tax relief for property repairs?

Property owners often incur costs for repairs, and understanding which costs can be deducted is important when calculating taxable property income.

You can generally claim tax relief for repairs

Is your spouse paying more tax than necessary?

Married couples and civil partners are taxed separately for Capital Gains Tax (CGT), meaning each person has their own annual tax position. However, with careful planning, transferring assets between