Thinking of gifting income to a spouse or partner? HMRC’s settlements rules may still tax it as your own.
The settlements legislation is contained in s.624 ITTOIA 2005. The
Thinking of starting a company at 16? Know the rules, risks and responsibilities before you take the leap.
The Companies Act 2006 does not set a minimum age for shareholders,
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves has confirmed, in a video message, that the next UK Budget will take place on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.
Details of all the Budget
Paying Corporation Tax? Always use the correct reference or risk delays and penalties.
To pay Corporation Tax via online or telephone bank transfer, you can use either a UK or
Not all goods and services carry a 20% VAT, knowing the right rate can save costly mistakes.
When a VAT-registered business issues an invoice to their customer, they must ensure
Using your own car or bike for work travel? You may be able to claim tax relief for business mileage.
If you are employed and spend your own money on items needed for your job,
Not sure if a business cost is deductible? HMRC’s ‘wholly and exclusively’ rule is the key test.
When deciding whether an expense is deductible or not it is important to bear in
1 October 2025 – Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 December 2024.
19 October 2025 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 October 2025. (If you pay
From 13 October 2025, access to Companies House WebFiling will require GOV.UK One Login. This replaces the older Government Gateway sign-in and is part of the wider move towards a
Running a small business comes with plenty to juggle, and while insurance might not be the most thrilling task, it is absolutely essential. There is one policy you are legally
From 2024, platforms like eBay, Vinted and Airbnb must report seller data to HMRC, so check your tax responsibilities.
If you sell goods or services on a digital platform it is
The letters in your tax code indicate whether you are entitled to the annual tax-free personal allowance. These codes are updated each year and help employers calculate how much
Employers must ensure they are paying staff at least the National Minimum Wage (NMW) or National Living Wage (NLW). The NMW and the NLW are the minimum legal amounts that employers
Gift Hold-Over Relief is a form of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief that allows you to defer paying CGT when certain assets, such as qualifying shares, are given away or sold for
Gifting assets can cut inheritance tax, but traps like “gifts with reservation of benefit” may undo the plan.
The majority of gifts made during a person’s lifetime are
New rules mean late VAT filings and payments now trigger points, fines and interest charges.
The VAT late filing penalties regime changed for accounting periods beginning on or
An extended civil restraint order (ECRO) was issued against a prolific Employment Tribunal (ET) litigant for presenting repeated and baseless claims.
A Mr. Khan has been described
Running a small business often feels like walking a financial tightrope. Cash can be flowing in nicely one month, only to dry up the next. With interest rates higher than they were