Furnished residential lets vs Furnished Holiday Lets – The tax situation

If you’ve invested in a property to let and furnished it, you will be liable to pay tax on the income you receive from letting the property out.

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Due a tax rebate? Keep an eye on your account

In a new initiative designed to reduce paper use and unnecessary confusion, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced a significant change to the way that taxpayers are notified of a repayment.

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Making the most of pension contributions for tax purposes

Are you ready for the end of the 2023/24 tax year?

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My business prioritises sustainability – Can I claim tax reliefs?

Investing in Environmental, Social and Governance objectives (ESG) and sustainability is becoming more popular for business owners at every level.

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HMRC U-turns on its double cab pickups tax decision

HMRC surprised all taxpayers who own a double cab pickup as a company vehicle on 12 February by announcing that these vehicles would be classified as cars and not vans, which would have led to higher National Insurance Contributions (NICs)

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Government to change tax law twice before election – How to prepare

The Chair of the Conservatives, Richard Holden, has said that there could be two more changes to UK tax law before the election – which is expected to be called in the latter part of this year.

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Understanding Inheritance Tax and the implications for your finances 

Inheritance Tax (IHT) can be a sensitive and uncertain topic when discussing with loved ones, but it is something that cannot and should not be avoided. 

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How SMEs should prepare for and handle tax investigations

Between the 2020/21 and 2022/23 tax years, there was a 21 per cent rise in tax investigations into SMEs, highlighting the fact that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has ramped up its interest in this area. 

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Is your business ready for the new tax year?

Getting the tax year off to a good start will help you to optimise your overall financial position. But you need to plan ahead.

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Corporation Tax rise axed as Chancellor aims for growth

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-Budget has scrapped a planned rise in Corporation Tax as part of a wide-ranging raft of tax-cutting measures announced last week.

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