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What your tax code means
17th Apr 2025 | Posted by:This guide from Brearley & Co’s experts details everything you need to know about tax codes, including finding and changing your tax code.
Read MoreAutomatic PAYE refunds will no longer be issued
11th Jul 2024 | Posted by:HMRC has stopped posting out automatic cheques for tax refunds in the mail, forcing individual employees to register a claim online to ensure they receive repayment of PAYE
Read MoreDon’t lose out on Child Benefit available to children in further education
26th Jun 2024 | Posted by:Parents of children aged between 16 and 19 years of age and continuing their education or training after their GCSEs can extend the Child Benefit they receive.
Read MoreNew digital service to check your State Pension forecast launched
9th May 2024 | Posted by:A new digital service has been launched that makes it easier to check if you have any gaps in your National Insurance (NI) record that may affect your State Pension entitlement.
Read MoreFurnished Holiday Lets – what tax benefits will you lose?
22nd Mar 2024 | Posted by:If you run a holiday let, then you are likely well aware of the useful tax advantages that holiday lets have had for many years.
Read MoreWhat to do when frozen thresholds put you in a higher tax bracket
18th Jan 2024 | Posted by:The freeze on income tax thresholds and changes to dividend and CGT allowances will see millions dragged into higher rates of taxation, but there are ways for higher earners to reduce their tax bill.
Read MoreInheritance Tax Planning Tips
9th Nov 2023 | Posted by:With inheritance tax receipts to HMRC set to reach new levels this financial year, now more than ever are families needing to plan for their future.
Read MoreHow to reclaim emergency tax on pension drawdowns
25th Sep 2023 | Posted by:HMRC has issued guidance on how to claim back a refund in the current tax year on an overpayment of tax when a pension has been flexibly accessed.
Read MoreCheck what your tax code means
29th Aug 2023 | Posted by:HMRC have released a new online tool to help taxpayers understand what their tax code means.
Read MoreCan we still be paid £6 a week for working from home?
4th Jul 2023 | Posted by:During the COVID pandemic the government relaxed the conditions to enable those working from home to be paid £6 a week tax free by their employer, or, where that was not paid by the employer, they could claim relief for £6 a week against their employment income for a tax refund from HMRC.
Read MoreManaging inheritance tax
18th Apr 2023 | Posted by:Like many other taxes, inheritance tax (or IHT) allowances have been frozen. This sounds generous of the chancellor at a time when the government is strapped for cash. But it actually means that we are paying more.
Read MorePre-April tax planning
3rd Feb 2023 | Posted by:The new tax year starts 6 April 2023, so you have a couple of months to consider your tax planning options
Read MoreHMRC issues warning to contractors about the use of umbrella companies
5th Sep 2022 | Posted by:“Umbrella” companies are often set up by employment agencies to supply workers to end user clients
Read MoreBank of England raises base rate to 0.25%
17th Dec 2021 | Posted by:The Bank of England has raised the bank base rate for the first time in three years to 0.25%, despite concerns over omicron variant
Read MoreHigh Court rules Uber drivers must charge VAT
10th Dec 2021 | Posted by:Uber’s business model has been declared unlawful in London following a ruling in the High Court over whether VAT should be charged on fares
Read MoreCompanies House changes online payments to gov.uk service
15th Sep 2021 | Posted by:Companies House has confirmed that it has changed its card payment provider which means anyone paying a bill will be directed to a gov.uk pay screen to make a payment on the online service
Read MoreCapital gains tax on residential property – the 30-day rule
22nd Apr 2021 | Posted by:For UK residential properties sold on or after 6 April 2020, CGT needs to be reported to HMRC and paid within 30 days of completion of a sale. Failure to do so may lead to penalties and interest charges.
Read MoreTax rules on company mobile phones clarified
6th Jan 2020 | Posted by:HMRC has issued guidance on the tax rules for company mobile phones for employers
Read MoreAre you paying the right amount of Tax? (1)
30th May 2019 | Posted by:It’s dull, and difficult to understand, but checking your tax coding and ensuring that HMRC take the correct tax is important, say accountants Brearley and Co.
Read MoreAre you paying the right amount of tax?
18th May 2018 | Posted by:It’s dull, it can be difficult to understand, and a hassle to correct when it’s wrong. But checking your tax coding notice and ensuring that HMRC are only taking from you the correct amount of tax is extremely important.
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