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Tax and termination payments

The tax treatment of termination payments is governed by a detailed set of rules that...

Do you need to register for self-assessment?

Depending on your income and circumstances, you may need to register for self-assessment. This may...

Working out your UK residence status

Your UK residence status affects how much tax you pay in the UK and, in...

Tax effects of living away from your home

Many homeowners assume that if a property has been their main residence at some point...

Tax-free gifts for Inheritance Tax purposes

Making gifts during your lifetime can be an effective way to reduce the value of...

Reclaiming VAT on car leasing costs

Businesses that lease cars often assume they can recover all of the VAT charged on...

Why cyber security is now a business survival issue

Cyber security is no longer a concern limited to large corporations. Increasingly, smaller businesses are...

Employment law changes pressure small businesses

Many small business owners are already feeling the effects of rising staffing costs, tighter recruitment...

Tax Diary June/July 2026

1 June 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31...

How the Marriage Allowance works

The Marriage Allowance lets you transfer £1,260 of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife...

Self-employed National Insurance

Most self-employed people are required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs). Class...

National Insurance liability on benefits in kind

National Insurance contributions that relate to employee benefits are known as Class 1A National Insurance...