With many people selling unwanted Christmas gifts online, questions have arisen about whether HMRC will step in. Tax specialists have clarified that individuals selling personal items occasionally are not the target of HMRC’s compliance activity. The focus remains on those trading regularly as part of the hidden economy. In most cases, selling personal possessions is...
Kunal Shah, co-head of Goldman Sachs International, has warned that uncertainty over tax and regulation is hindering small businesses, saying the concerns are causing companies to hesitate on investments and hiring. Noting the impact of the tax burden in the UK, he said the recent Budget “was a focal point for everyone to see again...
The First-tier Tax Tribunal (FTT) has disallowed multiple dwellings relief from stamp duty for an annexe whose planning permission specified that it could be used only for ancillary purposes to the house. Together with the annexe’s lack of privacy, this implied it was not a separate unit of residential accommodation (Fitzgerald v HMRC, 2025 TC09415).
Running a small business in the UK comes with many responsibilities, including staying on top of your taxes. Effective tax management can significantly impact your bottom line, freeing up resources for growth and development. Here are some top tax-saving strategies for small businesses to help you navigate the complexities of the UK tax system. ...
In today’s intricate and ever-evolving financial landscape, businesses and individuals face the challenge of understanding and managing their tax obligations. This is where a reputable accountancy firm’s expertise and tax advisory services become invaluable. From optimizing tax strategies to ensuring compliance with complex regulations, these services are pivotal in securing financial success. Specialized Knowledge and...
Reversal of Growth Plan – When Kwasi Kwarteng came before parliament to deliver his maiden fiscal statement, no one could have imagined that within three weeks, the vast bulk of his announcements would be reversed or that his first (mini) budget would be his last. Jeremy Hunt, the new Chancellor, has dropped £32 billion in...
What was Brexit? The United Kingdom commenced its departure from the European Union of which it had been a member state since 1973 called Brexit. In a referendum held on 23 June 2016, the UK electorate voted to leave the EU and officially left the EU on 31 January 2020; the remaining of...
The UK government has opened the £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund for applications from 15 March. This support fund will support small businesses with reforms to trade rules with the EU. Smaller businesses can apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help them adapt to new customs and tax rules when trading with...
The government has published the details of the Finance Bill 2021 on 11 March 2021. The Bill highlights the important law measures(announced in the recent 2021 Budget) set to come into legislation. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the following measures in his budget speech: an extension of the stamp duty holiday in England a super-deduction capital...
HMRC has announced a new online VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme for the businesses that deferred VAT payments last year. Businesses can now pay in smaller monthly instalments. HMRC said that If businesses deferred VAT payments due between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020 and still have payments to make, they can: pay the...
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