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 deductions is key to smart property management. If you are a landlord, it is important to be aware of the expenses that can and cannot […]

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 reporting obligations for online platforms starting in 2024. If you are selling anything through an online marketplace, it is important to know […]

Business Asset Rollover Relief allows you to defer Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when reinvesting proceeds from selling business assets. By rolling gains into the cost of new assets, tax is postponed until the new asset is sold. Learn how this relief can optimise your business investments. Rolling over capital gains is a useful way to […]

Businesses can reclaim VAT on pre-registration expenses if they relate to taxable supplies made after VAT registration. The rules differ for goods and services, with time limits of 4 years for goods and 6 months for services. Proper understanding ensures you don’t miss out. VAT can only be reclaimed if the pre-registration costs relate to […]

Big changes are here for the self-employed! From 2024-25, profits must align with the tax year, replacing the old “current year basis.” Overlap relief is ending, and transition profits will be spread over five years. Here’s how the new system affects your tax bill. The reform to the self-employed tax basis period has introduced significant […]

The American presidential election may have significant effects on the United Kingdom, impacting various aspects of the relationship between the two countries. Here are some key areas where the UK might feel the influence:   1. Trade Relations Post-Brexit Trade Deals: The UK's ability to negotiate a favourable trade deal with the US is closely […]

Interest rates are a powerful lever in our economy. Increase rates and economic activity tends to slow down, and vice versa if interest rates fall. The recent hikes in rates, to control inflation, were reversed recently when the Bank of England (BoE) reduced rates to 5% (from 5.25%). The following notes are a summary of […]

Since Rachel Reeves was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer in May 2024, she has made several significant announcements aimed at addressing the UK's economic challenges as well as the much publicised tax changes already described in previous posts on our blog.   Her primary focus has been on fiscal responsibility, economic stability, and reforming key […]

Tax relief on private pension scheme contributions is a significant incentive in the UK, encouraging individuals to save for retirement. Here’s how it works according to GOV.UK: Basic Rate Tax Relief (20%): If you are a basic rate taxpayer, your pension contributions receive tax relief at 20%. For example, if you contribute £80 into your […]

Liz Kendall recently set out how Britain’s system of employment support must be fundamentally reformed to tackle the “most urgent challenge” of spiralling economic inactivity. In a Department for Work & Pensions press release issued 23 July 2024 it was announced: Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will use landmark first speech to set out […]