The new sugar tax
on 27 November 2018
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The new sugar tax on soft drinks has raised £153.8m since it was introduced. While initial forecasts estimated the sugar … Read More
HMRC to review High Income Child Benefit Charge penalty cases
on 26 November 2018
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The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) is a tax charge which claws back up to 100% of any child … Read More
Recreational benefits
on 23 November 2018
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An employer can provide sporting or recreational benefits tax-free to: Its employees. Any member of their family and household. Main … Read More
The Circular Economy Model: Reuse, Remanufacture or Recycle
on 22 November 2018
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With August 1 marking Earth Overshoot Day, the point during the year that we will have consumed the ecological resources … Read More
Travel expenses for self-employed
on 21 November 2018
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The cost of business travel is an allowable expense for tax. Home to work travel may qualify as a business … Read More
Working from home (self-employed)
on 20 November 2018
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If you are self-employed and work from home you can claim: All the costs that are incurred for business purposes. A proportion … Read More
Check your NI contribution history
on 16 November 2018
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In order to maximise entitlement to full State Benefits, a full contribution record Is required. It is possible to check … Read More
Class 2 NICs to continue for self-employed
on 16 November 2018
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In 2016 the government consulted on a proposed abolition of Class 2 National Insurance contributions (NICs) for the self-employed. This … Read More
Tax on dividends
on 15 November 2018
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The rules for taxing dividends changed radically from 6 April 2016 with the removal of the 10% notional tax credit … Read More
Is it time to sell your property?
on 14 November 2018
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Budget 2018 changes to capital gains tax could trigger a higher capital gains tax bill for properties sold on or … Read More