The Enterprise Investment Scheme tax benefits
The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is designed to help smaller, higher-risk trading companies raise finance by offering a…
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Register an offshore property developer for Corporation Tax
Non-UK resident companies that buy, develop, or sell UK land must register for Corporation Tax within three months…
Check your State Pension forecast
Your State Pension forecast shows how much you could receive, when you can claim it, and how to…
State benefits taxable and non-taxable
Many people rely on state benefits, but it is not always obvious which payments are taxable and which…
Bank deposit protection limits set to rise
The UK’s financial regulator has proposed an increase to the level of savings protection available under the Financial…
Five goals every small business owner should set
Running a small business can feel like juggling endless priorities, but taking time to set clear goals is…
Sharing income from jointly held property
The standard tax treatment for couples living together, whether married or in a civil partnership, is that income…
Tax-free income from letting a room in your home
Homeowners can earn up to £7,500 tax-free under the rent-a-room scheme, with simple reporting and flexible tax options.…
Two important 2025 self-assessment deadlines
Paper tax returns are due 31 October 2025, and new registrants must notify HMRC by 5 October 2025.…
Are casual payments taxable?
Not all casual payments are tax-free; HMRC’s miscellaneous income rules may apply depending on the circumstances. The special miscellaneous…
VAT – Entertainment provided to directors and partners of a…
When considering VAT on entertainment provided solely to directors or partners of a business it is generally not recoverable as VAT…
Exception from VAT registration
Businesses over £90,000 turnover must register for VAT, but HMRC may grant exceptions if the increase is temporary.…
