02-03-2021
Capital or debt?
What is the difference between capital and debt, and why is the distinction important? One important distinction is that Read more..

02-03-2021
What is pensions credit?
Pension Credit is an income-related benefit made up of 2 parts - Guarantee Credit and Savings Credit. Guarantee Credit tops Read more..

25-02-2021
Claiming Self-Employed Income Support Scheme grants
Under the third Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant, claimants received up to 80% of average trading profits Read more..

25-02-2021
Inheritance Tax - tax-free gifts
We wanted to remind our readers of the Inheritance Tax (IHT) implications of making cash gifts during the current tax 2020-21 Read more..

25-02-2021
Capital Gains Tax exemptions
As with Income Tax personal allowances, taxpayers have an annual exempt amount for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) which is forfeited Read more..

25-02-2021
Government to publish range of tax consultations
In a recent HM Treasury press release it has been confirmed that the government will publish a number of tax-related Read more..

25-02-2021
VAT Agricultural Flat Rate Scheme
Businesses that use the flat rate scheme pay VAT as a fixed percentage of their VAT inclusive turnover. The VAT Agricultural Read more..

25-02-2021
Outcome of the Uber case
The Supreme Court has handed down a landmark judgement in the Uber case. The Supreme Court unanimously upheld the decisions Read more..

25-02-2021
Tax Diary March/April 2021
1 March 2021 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 May 2020. 2 March 2021 - Self-assessment tax for Read more..

23-02-2021
Emerging from lockdown
The Prime Minister has set out the government’s objectives for easing lockdown restrictions. If the planned opening of Read more..