When is a child’s income taxable on their parent?
Children may have their own income. This may be in the form of savings income on accounts that they hold or, for older children, income …
Advantages of Virtual Finance Office Services for SMEs
Introduction In today’s competitive business landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must adapt to stay ahead. One significant development is the rise of Virtual Finance …
Tax implications of letting out your drive
If you have room on your drive, you may be able to earn additional income by letting out one or more parking spaces. This can …
Letting through a company
The interest restriction for landlords letting residential property on long lets, the proposed abolition of the favourable furnished holiday letting rules and lower rates of …
Brightline test for FHLs ruled out
Landlords with furnished holiday lettings (FHLs) face an uncertain future. At the time of the Spring 2024 Budget, it was announced that the tax regime …
Encouraging private investment into small and medium-sized companies
For small companies, obtaining tax-efficient funding involves leveraging various schemes and incentives that minimise tax liabilities while maximising capital inflow. These schemes are designed to …
VAT – payback and clawback rules – what happens if there is a change of plan?
VAT applies to taxable supplies made by a VAT-registered person whether an individual or a company. VAT-exempt supplies in the UK are goods and services …
Is it worth filing a formal complaint with HMRC?  Â
HMRC has not been getting good press lately. Time spent waiting for a tax refund, an answer to a letter or for over an hour …
Tax relief on charitable donations
If you make donations to charity, you can benefit from tax relief on those donations. This can be achieved in various ways. Gift Aid If …
Setting up as a sole trader
The way in which you operate your business determines the taxes that you pay and also your reporting obligations. If you work for yourself and …
Will paying voluntary NICs boost your pension?
To qualify for a full state pension, you need 35 qualifying years. You can earn these through paying National Insurance contributions or being awarded National …
Investing the proceeds from the sale of the family home
For many people, there will come a time when it becomes sensible or necessary to sell the family home, either to downsize or because of …
