Joshua Leigh & Co. Blog

Investors’ Relief under pressure – Why HMRC is tightening its approach

May 20, 2025 Comments Off on Investors’ Relief under pressure – Why HMRC is tightening its approach By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is writing to taxpayers who claimed Investors’ Relief on their 2023/24 Income Tax Self-Assessment returns but may not meet the strict eligibility criteria.

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Are we underestimating the real impact of workplace pressure?

May 15, 2025 Comments Off on Are we underestimating the real impact of workplace pressure? By Joshua Leigh & Co

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and an important opportunity to reflect on how we manage wellbeing in the workplace.

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When silence costs millions – Ignoring HMRC is a risk you cannot afford

May 14, 2025 Comments Off on When silence costs millions – Ignoring HMRC is a risk you cannot afford By Joshua Leigh & Co

Most directors do not expect to face personal tax bills in the millions.

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The Bank’s latest rate cut is here, what now for your business?

May 13, 2025 Comments Off on The Bank’s latest rate cut is here, what now for your business? By Joshua Leigh & Co

The Bank of England (BOE) has cut the base interest rate to 4.25 per cent, down from 4.5 per cent.

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Company car VAT – Avoiding mistakes when applying the fuel scale charge

May 8, 2025 Comments Off on Company car VAT – Avoiding mistakes when applying the fuel scale charge By Joshua Leigh & Co

From 1 May 2025, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reduced its road fuel scale charges, reflecting a drop in fuel prices.

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Mandatory payrolling delayed to 2027 – Time to prepare, not to forget

May 7, 2025 Comments Off on Mandatory payrolling delayed to 2027 – Time to prepare, not to forget By Joshua Leigh & Co

The Government has confirmed that the mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (BIK) and taxable employment expenses will now be introduced from April 2027, a year later than initially planned.

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How to claim a Self-Assessment tax refund during the HMRC phone line pause

May 6, 2025 Comments Off on How to claim a Self-Assessment tax refund during the HMRC phone line pause By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently temporarily suspended telephone and webchat services for Self-Assessment repayment requests.

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What is the Worldwide Disclosure Facility and when should you use it?

May 1, 2025 Comments Off on What is the Worldwide Disclosure Facility and when should you use it? By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you have undeclared income or assets held overseas, you may owe tax in the UK. Read More

How trivial benefits can improve employee morale without increasing your tax bill

April 30, 2025 Comments Off on How trivial benefits can improve employee morale without increasing your tax bill By Joshua Leigh & Co

When businesses look to motivate their teams, the focus often lands on salary, bonuses or large-scale perks.

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Right to work checks – Financial risks and compliance steps for business owners

April 29, 2025 Comments Off on Right to work checks – Financial risks and compliance steps for business owners By Joshua Leigh & Co

Right to work checks form an important part of business risk management, particularly now that the Government has increased the financial penalties for non-compliance.

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