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Private rental deposits

There are special rules under the Tenancy Deposit Scheme that limits the amount of deposit...

How to check a UK VAT number

The online service for checking a UK VAT number is available at: www.gov.uk/check-uk-vat-number. This service can...

Check employment status for tax

The Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool can be used to help ascertain if...

Finding your National Insurance number

If you have lost or forgotten your National Insurance number there are a number of...

Check your State Pension forecast

The enhanced Check Your State Pension forecast service is now available online. The service can...

Are you claiming the marriage allowance

The marriage allowance can be claimed by married couples and those in a civil partnership...

What is a group company structure?

A group is formed when one company has control of, owns, a number of subsidiary...

Is your income over £100,000?

If you earn over £100,000 in any tax year your personal allowance is gradually reduced...

Connected persons for tax purposes

The definition of a connected person for tax purposes varies. A statutory definition of “connected persons”...

Tax and employee share schemes

There are a number of government approved share schemes which offer various incentives to employees...

Tax relief for training costs

If you are self-employed it is important to know if an expense is tax allowable...

Post cessation transactions

Tax relief may be available for post-cessation expenses of a trade. To be an allowable...