HMRC U-turns on its double cab pickups tax decision
HMRC surprised all taxpayers who own a double cab pickup as a company vehicle on 12 February by announcing that these vehicles would be classified as cars and not vans, which would have led to higher National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for owners.
Making Tax Digital – Your questions, answered
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is designed to simplify the tax process for business owners.
Government to change tax law twice before election – How to prepare
The Chair of the Conservatives, Richard Holden, has said that there could be two more changes to UK tax law before the election – which is expected to be called in the latter part of this year.
Attention UK Taxpayers – do you understand the 500T tax code?
The 500T tax code in the UK is a temporary, non-cumulative code used by HMRC when they lack information.
Understanding Inheritance Tax and the implications for your finances
Inheritance Tax (IHT) can be a sensitive and uncertain topic when discussing with loved ones, but it is something that cannot and should not be avoided.
How SMEs should prepare for and handle tax investigations
Between the 2020/21 and 2022/23 tax years, there was a 21 per cent rise in tax investigations into SMEs, highlighting the fact that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has ramped up its interest in this area.
Roadside charging – How to account for credit card payments
With a growing number of company car owners using electric vehicles, many are deciding or being permitted to use company credit cards to pay for roadside charging.
Is your business ready for the new tax year?
Getting the tax year off to a good start will help you to optimise your overall financial position. But you need to plan ahead.
Supreme Court rules roof replacement company must pay £2.5 million VAT bill
A roof replacement company has been hit with a £2.5 million tax bill after a ruling that the insulated roof panels it supplied did not qualify for a VAT-reduced rating.
Thousands file tax returns on Christmas Day
More than 22,000 taxpayers went online over Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day to complete their Self-Assessment tax return.
