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Penalties for late filing of tax returns

HMRC reports over 63,000 taxpayers filed their returns over the New Year, but 5.4 million still need to act before the looming 31 January 2025 deadline. File now to avoid penalties, pay your 2023-24...

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Selling online and paying tax

Selling online? Whether it’s a hobby or a business, you may need to pay tax if your earnings exceed £1,000. From services to content creation, it’s vital to understand self-assessment rules and new...

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Online information about a company

A significant amount of online information about companies is available to the public on the Companies House website. The information available through Companies House can be an important resource for...

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Tax-exempt employee loans

Beneficial loans, where employees benefit from cheap or interest-free loans from their employer, can trigger tax implications. However, certain exemptions, like loans under £10,000 or qualifying...

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Payrolling employee benefits

Employers can voluntarily register to report and account for tax on certain benefits and expenses via the RTI system before the start of the tax year. This process, known as payrolling, eliminates the...

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Tax return for deceased person

Inheritance Tax (IHT) impacts estates over £325,000, with rates of 40% on death and 20% on certain gifts. A 36% reduced rate applies if 10% of the estate is left to charity. Executors must value...

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Beware the legal minefield of the transferring of contractual undertakings

A recent case [London United Busways Ltd. (LUB) v De Marchi and Abellio London [2024] EAT 191] revealed the complexities of working under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment)...

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Ticket touts’ days are numbered

The UK government has unveiled a series of proposals aimed at curbing exploitative practices in the ticket resale market, seeking to protect consumers from exorbitant prices and enhance transparency...

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Roll-out of new digital markets regime

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated its new digital markets competition regime, effective from January 1, 2025, following the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers...

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Last month to file 2023-24 tax return

The 31 January 2025 deadline for self-assessment tax returns is fast approaching. Avoid penalties and last-minute stress by filing your return and paying any tax due promptly. Don’t forget, first-time...

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Finding your National Insurance number

Misplaced your National Insurance number? Do not worry! From checking payslips to using the HMRC app, there are many ways to recover it. If all else fails, you can request it via post. Here is...

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What expenses can be claimed against rental income

Are you a landlord? Maximise your rental income by knowing which expenses you can claim to reduce your tax bill. From maintenance costs to Replacement of Domestic Item Relief, understanding allowable...

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