Five common capital gains tax errors
HMRC have revealed that every year lots of simple errors are made in tax returns in relation to capital gains tax which result in the …
Tax-free savings income in 2024/25
Up to certain limits, it is possible to enjoy some savings income tax-free. The extent to which this is possible depends on the rate at …
Cash basis by default
For 2024/25 and later tax years, unless they elect otherwise, unincorporated businesses must prepare their accounts and calculate their taxable profit using the cash basis. …
Taxation of company cars in 2024/25
A taxable benefit arises where an employee has the private use of a company car. Unless the car is an electric car, a further benefit …
VAT records – What do you need to keep?
If you are registered for VAT, you will need to keep normal business records. The records must be complete, up to date and sufficient to …
New VAT thresholds – When must you register and when can you deregister?
The VAT registration threshold rose from £85,000 to £90,000 from 1 April 2024. The deregistration threshold increased from £83,000 to £88,000 from the same date. …
Small earnings from self-employment – Tax and National Insurance implications
Many people earn small amounts of money from self-employment, often as a side hustle. For example, this may be from craft or baking activities, tuition …
Extracting profits in 2024/25
If you run your business as a personal or family company, you will need to extract your profits in order to use them personally outside …
Training costs and the self-employed
A sole trader or proprietor of an unincorporated business may incur training costs. The tax treatment of those costs depends on whether the costs are …
Reform of the High-Income Child Benefit Charge
The High-Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) is a tax charge that operates to claw back child benefit where the claimant and/or their partner have adjusted …
Make the most of your ISA allowance
Rising interest rates mean that individuals may now be paying tax on their savings income which previously they received it tax free. Where this is …
Income tax rates and allowances for 2024/25
The 2024/25 tax year starts on 6 April 2024. Although many of the rates and thresholds are the same as for 2023/24, there are some …
