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Claiming Child Trust Fund cash

If you turned 18 on or after 1 September 2020, there may be cash waiting...

Present self-employed NIC rates

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

Employing under 16-year-olds and young workers

When a new employee is added to the payroll it is the employers' responsibility to...

Self-assessment deadlines 2023-24

The deadline for submitting paper self-assessment tax returns for the 2023-24 tax year is 31...

Penalties for late filing of company accounts

There are late filing penalties which are designed to encourage companies to file their accounts...

Could an interest rate reduction reduce government expenditure?

A 1% reduction in the Bank Rate would reduce the UK government's annual interest charges...

What is the new National Wealth Fund

The UK's new National Wealth Fund (NWF) represents a significant shift in the government's approach...

CGT Gift Hold-Over Relief

Gift Hold-Over Relief is a tax relief that defers the payment of Capital Gains Tax...

Medical and dental care for employees

There is no requirement for employers to pay tax and National Insurance on certain health...

Carry forward a company trading loss

There are a significant number of reliefs available to businesses that suffer losses. Certain losses...

Could you claim Pension Credits?

Pension Credits can provide extra income to those over State Pension age and on a...

Claim tax deduction for working from home

Employees who are working from home may be eligible to claim a tax deduction on...