Billion-pound tax bombshell to hit hospitality, warns trade body

The end of business rates relief will sting hospitality with a £928 million bill in April unless the government acts in the Budget, warns UKHospitality.

Hospitality and leisure businesses…

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HMRC warns landlords to disclose earnings

HMRC has warned landlords to disclose their earnings on self assessment tax returns.

The tax authority has clarified the guidance on who can participate in the Let Property Campaign, which…

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Over 40,000 file self assessment over the Christmas break

More than 40,000 taxpayers completed their self assessment returns over the Christmas break, according to figures from HMRC.

On Christmas Day 4,400 people filed their tax return online while…

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Employment plan will harm jobs, warns small firms

Small firms fear the new Employment Rights Bill will harm recruitment, according to a survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

The research shows that 92% of small employers have…

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Businesses warn of National Insurance 'powder keg'

The overwhelming majority of businesses say the rise in employers' NICs will force them to change their plans, according to research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

With under six…

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Don't forget to make tax efficient investments ahead of the tax year end

With the end of the tax year looming there is still time to save tax for 2019/20.

  • Make full use of your ISA allowance - ISAs can offer a useful tax free way to save, whether…

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Chancellor's business support packages for coronavirus pandemic

On 17 March, Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled a £330 billion package of support for the UK economy as it combats the COVID-19 pandemic. The measures dwarf the £12 billion made available in the 2020…

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HMRC extends late reporting deadline for CGT

On 6 April changes were made so that if a UK resident sells a residential property in the UK, they now have 30 days to tell HMRC and pay any money owed.

The seller must submit a standalone…

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Government expands aid for start-ups and innovators

The government has expanded its COVID-19 support for start-ups and innovative companies with the launch of a new fund.

On 27 June the government announced the Sustainable Innovation Fund (SIF),…

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