If you are selling shares or other investments, you may incur Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any profit, or ‘gain’, you make. You will need to work out your gain to determine if you need to pay tax, which depends on whether your total gains exceed your CGT allowance for the tax year. You usually […]
Most people are aware that cash donations to a charity can qualify for tax relief. However, it is less well known that gifts of land, property and qualifying shares can also provide valuable tax advantages. If you donate land, property or shares to a UK charity, or sell them to a charity for less than […]
Many UK businesses now borrow money from overseas lenders or form part of international business groups. Where interest is paid outside the UK, the tax rules can become surprisingly complicated. HMRC has now launched a consultation that could make one aspect of those rules much simpler. Why are the rules so complicated? In some circumstances, […]
Research and Development (R&D) tax relief has helped thousands of innovative UK businesses recover some of the costs of developing new products, improving processes and overcoming technical challenges. However, recent reports suggest that many genuine businesses are no longer making claims because they fear becoming caught up in HMRC’s crackdown on abuse of the scheme. […]
What it could mean for households and small businesses The Government has announced that VAT on domestic electricity bills will be reduced from 5% to 0% from 1 October 2026 as part of its latest package of cost of living measures. The change is intended to reduce household energy costs ahead of the winter months […]
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday business. From drafting emails and analysing data to producing marketing content and improving customer service, AI offers exciting opportunities for businesses of every size. However, as recent guidance from the accountancy profession makes clear, adopting AI successfully requires more than simply choosing the latest software. Businesses also […]
If you complete a Self-Assessment tax return, or expect to do so in the coming months, it is worth taking a few minutes to check that the information HMRC holds about your State Pension is correct. HMRC has recently identified an issue affecting some taxpayers where the amount of State Pension included in tax calculations […]
Companies House continues to introduce significant reforms that will change the way companies are administered in the UK. The changes are being implemented in stages following the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act and are intended to improve the accuracy of the Companies House register, reduce opportunities for fraud and strengthen confidence in UK businesses. […]
HMRC continues to modernise the UK’s tax system, with a range of new digital services and improvements planned over the coming months. While Making Tax Digital has attracted considerable attention in recent years, it is only one part of a much broader programme of change. HMRC’s long-term objective is to create a tax system that […]
For many businesses and taxpayers, July is one of the busiest months of the year for tax compliance. Together with January, it is one of the two peak months for tax returns and payments, making it important to plan ahead and avoid unnecessary penalties or interest charges. The month begins with the deadline for submitting […]