Posts Tagged ‘hmrc’
Inheritance Tax (IHT) Receipts by HMRC Up 18% Since 2022
HMRC has released data that Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts have increased by 18% in January 2023, compared to the financial year prior – currently, receipts are at £5.9 billion, which is £900 million higher than last year. This increase has been driven by HMRC targeting high-value estates, the increase in house prices from 2020-2022, and…
Read MoreHMRC Investigates Airbnb Landlords with Short-Term Lettings
HMRC is writing to landlords who may have undeclared income from short-term lets and holiday homes – with online platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com now obliged to provide payment data to the government. The number of individuals with unreported income on second homes is believed to be around 700,000, about a third of landlords…
Read MoreHMRC Chases 4,300 Influencers and Content Creators Over Tax
To keep up with the rapid expansion of the digital economy, HMRC is chasing thousands of influencers and content creators, including gamers and retailers, for taxes that haven’t been paid on income or gifts received online. This includes people who earn money in exchange for product promotion, as well as those who are paid by…
Read MoreCan’t Repay Your Company’s Bounce Back Loan? See The Options
The government introduced the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) – with emergency finance of up to £50,000 without a personal guarantee* – to support eligible businesses through the Covid-19 pandemic. However, since the 12-month payment holiday ended, many companies have experienced cash flow issues, and have been unable make the monthly repayments. If this sounds…
Read MoreMaking Tax Digital for Income Tax – How to Get MTD Ready
Making Tax Digital (MTD) adverts are all over the TV and radio – and MTD for VAT returns is already in place. But, are you aware of MTD for Income Tax, and how it will affect you? Perhaps you’re unsure because your business is new, or you’ve managed without an Accountant until now? We will…
Read MoreMini Budget Tax Cuts Reversed by New Chancellor
New chancellor Hunt brought forward a number of measures from the Medium-Term Fiscal Plan, reversing almost all tax cuts from Kwarteng’s Mini Budget. Read more.
Read MoreWork from Home Expenses for Limited Company Directors
Working from home appeals to many, and the number of people doing so has grown significantly since the pandemic. As a company director, you need to decide if this works for you – read on to find out more about the expenses you can claim, as well as the tax implications. What Can My Limited…
Read MoreHave You Registered Your Trust with HMRC?
The 1st September 2022 deadline for Trust registration has been and gone – and only 61,700 of one million non-taxable UK trusts had registered in the first six months of 2022. Those who failed to register could face penalties of up to £5,000. These figures suggest that many trustees are still unaware of their obligations…
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