The Rent a Room Scheme
The Rent a Room Scheme is a set of special rules designed to help homeowners who rent out…
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What are dividends and how are they taxed
A dividend is a distribution of a company’s profits to its shareholders. Companies may pay dividends in cash…
Estimate your Income Tax for the current tax year
If you are concerned by the continuing pressures on your take-home pay and need some certainty on your…
When is a “self-employed” contractor a de facto employee?
The employment status of a former bricklayer was recently called into question in establishing liability for asbestos exposure.…
Business solvency, why it matters
Business solvency refers to a company’s ability to meet its financial obligations as they fall due and to…
Exit planning, an essential step for business owners
Many business owners spend years building their companies but give far less attention to planning how they will…
Tax Diary April/May 2026
1 April 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 June 2025.19 April…
Increase in company late filing penalties
After the end of its financial year, a private limited company must prepare full annual accounts and submit…
Changes to the calculation of Income Tax
A number of changes to the taxation of dividends, property income and savings income were announced in the…
Tax allowances frozen for 2026-27
It was confirmed as part of the Autumn Budget that the Income Tax thresholds will continue at their…
Seven million people started new jobs in 2025
New figures published by HMRC show that more than 7 million people started a new job in 2025,…
Who will be subject to MTD for IT from 6…
Taxpayers who are self-employed or receive rental income should check whether they will be subject to Making Tax…
