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Do I need to file a personal tax return for 2020?

The 2019/20 personal tax year ended on 5th April and we are now in the 2020/21 tax year. Every year we are asked the same thing – ‘Do I need to fill in a personal tax return?’.  Here…

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Information to keep for your personal tax return

The 2019/20 tax year ended on 5th April, for which many of us will need to produce and file a personal tax return .  To make things easier, here is our list of the information you need to…

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Coronavirus update

Hi everyone.  Please see below some updates and clarifications on some of the help that is out there for you and your businesses during the coronavirus situation.  Check back regularly to the HMRC website for updates on everything coronavirus…

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HMRC raises £16 for every £1 it spends investigating small businesses and individuals

According to a new study by Pinsent Masons, HMRC raised £16 for every £1 it spent on staff on tax investigations looking at small businesses and individuals. The figures show that HMRC were able to collect £4.9bn in…

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What’s the difference between accounting profit and taxable profit?

Many people don’t realise that there is a difference between accounting profit and taxable profit – and that they are very rarely exactly the same figure. Lots of business owners arrive at their accounting profit – thinking it’s…

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Rising self employment results in a drop for the income tax take

A continuing rise in self employment has resulted in a drop in the income tax take in every region of the UK. 12% of the UK is now self employed and those that are could earn the same…

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Business gifts for Christmas

Thinking of giving a business gift for Christmas? It’s not long until Christmas and you might be considering giving a Christmas gift or treat to your team or customers. But before you do, it’s worth considering the tax…

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Do not change the payment date on your December payroll if you pay early for Christmas

We know that some employers will be paying their staff early for Christmas but it’s important to not change the date on your payment submission. If your business is closing early for Christmas or is not open at…

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Why you shouldn’t leave your personal tax return to the last minute

Self-assessment personal tax returns for the 2018/19 tax year are due for filing, along with any payment owing, by 31st January 2020 at the latest.  But why would anyone leave it that late to file it? You can file…

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Brexit: Customs intermediaries grant scheme launched

In advance of leaving the EU on 31 October 2019 the UK government has announced a Customs intermediaries grant scheme. Should the UK leave, there will be immediate changes to the way UK businesses trade with the EU,…

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