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Potential tax increases and their impact on businesses

July 10, 2024 Comments Off on Potential tax increases and their impact on businesses By Joshua Leigh & Co

In recent reports, former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has forecasted potential tax increases that could have an impact on businesses across the UK.

The Tony Blair Institute’s chief economist predicts taxes may need to rise by 1.9 percentage points of GDP by the end of this Parliament to stabilise debt, potentially equating to over £50 billion.

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Earning between £100,000 and £150,000? Your tax return is changing

May 15, 2024 Comments Off on Earning between £100,000 and £150,000? Your tax return is changing By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you’re a high earner with between £100,000 and £150,000 in net adjusted income, you’ll soon receive a letter from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) regarding whether you need to continue submitting a Self-Assessment tax return.

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Furnished residential lets vs Furnished Holiday Lets – The tax situation

May 14, 2024 Comments Off on Furnished residential lets vs Furnished Holiday Lets – The tax situation By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you’ve invested in a property to let and furnished it, you will be liable to pay tax on the income you receive from letting the property out.

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HMRC has clarified tax rules on commuting for hybrid and remote workers

April 24, 2024 Comments Off on HMRC has clarified tax rules on commuting for hybrid and remote workers By Joshua Leigh & Co

In a recent statement, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has clarified travel from an employee’s home to their base office under a hybrid working arrangement does not qualify for tax relief.

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Due a tax rebate? Keep an eye on your account

April 9, 2024 Comments Off on Due a tax rebate? Keep an eye on your account By Joshua Leigh & Co

In a new initiative designed to reduce paper use and unnecessary confusion, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced a significant change to the way that taxpayers are notified of a repayment.

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Plan a little, achieve a lot – Destress with effective tax planning

April 3, 2024 Comments Off on Plan a little, achieve a lot – Destress with effective tax planning By Joshua Leigh & Co

April marks both the start of the 2024/25 tax year and Stress Awareness Month – a coincidence not lost on those of you who are turning your attention to tax planning for the coming year.

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Overhaul of non-dom tax status – What does it mean for those affected?

You may have already heard that the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has announced an end to the preferential tax treatment that non-domiciled individuals (non-doms) currently receive. 

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Making the most of pension contributions for tax purposes

March 12, 2024 Comments Off on Making the most of pension contributions for tax purposes By Joshua Leigh & Co

Are you ready for the end of the 2023/24 tax year?

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My business prioritises sustainability – Can I claim tax reliefs?

March 5, 2024 Comments Off on My business prioritises sustainability – Can I claim tax reliefs? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Investing in Environmental, Social and Governance objectives (ESG) and sustainability is becoming more popular for business owners at every level.

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Higher rate taxpayer? How to prepare for the end of the tax year

February 21, 2024 Comments Off on Higher rate taxpayer? How to prepare for the end of the tax year By Joshua Leigh & Co

The end of the financial year is coming. 5 April is crunch time for making businesses and individual estates as tax efficient as possible.

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