Scams warning as self assessment deadline looms

Dec 02, 2024

HMRC is warning of scam attempts targeting self assessment taxpayers in the run up to the 31 January deadline.

Last year, concerned taxpayers reported nearly 150,000 scam referrals to HMRC.

Around…

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Permanent business rate cut for high street on the way

Nov 27, 2024

The government has published draft legislation to permanently cut business rates for retail, hospitality and leisure properties from 2026.

The tax cut will be funded by a tax rise for the very…

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Advisory fuel rates for company cars

Nov 25, 2024

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 December 2024.

The guidance states: 'you can use the previous rates for up to one month from the date the new…

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HMRC late payment interest cut

Nov 22, 2024

HMRC has reduced late payment and repayment interest rates following the cut to the base rate.

The Bank of England cut the base rate to 4.75% on 7 November, the second reduction this year.

This…

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HMRC warns landlords to disclose earnings

Nov 12, 2024

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 is…

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Business frustrated at halt in rollout of digital trade platform

Nov 08, 2024

Import and export businesses are frustrated by the government's decision to pause work on the digital trade platform, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD).

When fully operational, the…

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Employer NICs rise may have unforeseen consequences

Nov 04, 2024

The extra costs of the increase in employers' NICs could cause businesses to respond in ways the government did not intend, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has warned.

At the Autumn…

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Autumn Budget - the business reaction

Oct 31, 2024

Business groups have reacted to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget speech.

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said that the Chancellor 'had difficult choices to make to deliver…

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Autumn Budget 2024

Oct 31, 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Budget on Wednesday 30 October 2024. She pledged to 'invest, invest, invest' to drive growth and 'restore economic stability'.

Billions in tax rises

Ms…

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