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Employment Status rules lack clarity
30th Aug 2022 | Posted by:At the end of July, the government finally got around to publishing its response to the 2018 consultation on employment status.
Read MoreBack to school – childcare vouchers or tax-free childcare account?
22nd Aug 2022 | Posted by:Tax-free childcare accounts will gradually replace childcare voucher schemes as no new schemes could be set up after 4 October 2018
Read MoreStudent loan interest rates slashed for second time
17th Aug 2022 | Posted by:Student loan interest rates in England and Wales are set to be cut for a second time to protect borrowers
Read MoreCapital gains tax receipts hit record £14.3bn
11th Aug 2022 | Posted by:Official data has revealed that HMRC took a record £14 billion in capital gains tax (CGT) in the 2020/21 financial year.
Read MoreGovernment launches new fraud squad
10th Aug 2022 | Posted by:The government has launched a new 'fraud squad' to identify fraud committed against the public purse.
Read MoreCouples reminded to claim Marriage Allowance
5th Aug 2022 | Posted by:At the height of the wedding season, HMRC is reminding married couples and people in civil partnerships to sign up for the marriage allowance tax break
Read MoreParents of babies requiring neonatal care to receive paid leave
5th Aug 2022 | Posted by:Thousands of parents whose babies require specialist care after birth will be able to take additional paid time off work, under new legislation backed by the government.
Read MoreHMRC getting heavy on R&D claims
4th Aug 2022 | Posted by:HMRC have started writing letters to some companies that have been making claims for Research and Development (R&D) relief suggesting that they may be fraudulent.
Read MoreOverseas owners can register property from 1 August
29th Jul 2022 | Posted by:Companies House has confirmed that the Register of Overseas Entities will open for registrations for property owners based overseas from 1 August 2022
Read MoreSecond payment on account tax due 31 July
20th Jul 2022 | Posted by:Individuals who fill in a self-assessment tax returns and owe more than £1,000 in tax need to pay their latest instalment by 31 July
Read More33,600 tax credits claimants use HMRC app to renew
13th Jul 2022 | Posted by:A record 33,600 tax credit claimants have used the HMRC app to renew their tax credits claim so far this year
Read MoreGet help with summer holiday childcare costs
4th Jul 2022 | Posted by:HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding thousands of parents and families not to miss out on financial support that can help pay for childcare during the summer holidays.
Read MoreSaving inheritance tax on the family home
17th Jun 2022 | Posted by:The threat of a large inheritance tax (IHT) bill means that it is more important than ever to ensure that tax planning is up to date when it comes to the family home.
Read MoreNational Insurance threshold change from 6 July
13th Jun 2022 | Posted by:HMRC has updated the guidance on changes to the National Insurance threshold due to come into effect from July
Read MoreLasting Power of Attorney revamped
1st Jun 2022 | Posted by:UK Ministers have set out plans to transform the lasting power of attorney (LPA) system – making it quicker to use, easier to access and even more secure from fraud.
Read MoreMore support for energy customers
27th May 2022 | Posted by:In a bid to tackle the cost of living crisis, the Chancellor has announced a £15bn package of support with one-off payments for pensioners and lowest income earners, and doubled the £200 energy bill support
Read MorePension regulator running spot checks on UK employers
17th May 2022 | Posted by:Employers suspected of failing to meet their workplace pensions duties are being targeted with spot check inspections by the Pensions Regulator (TPR)
Read MoreNew law to protect access to cash announced in Queen’s Speech
12th May 2022 | Posted by:New laws to protect access to cash and help victims of financial scams were announced in the Queen's Speech at the state opening of parliament on 10 May.
Read MoreHMRC raises interest rates on late tax
11th May 2022 | Posted by:Following the increase in the Bank of England base rate to 1% last week, HMRC has confirmed that it will raise interest rates on late tax bills by 0.25%
Read MoreBank of England warns UK economy to shrink as interest rates rise
9th May 2022 | Posted by:The Bank of England has warned that the UK economy will shrink this year as it raised interest rates to try to stem the pace of rising prices.
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