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Tax when selling overseas property

UK residents are generally liable to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when they dispose of overseas...

Government Backing your Business programme

The government continues to place growing emphasis on supporting smaller businesses through its “Backing Your...

Companies House ID verification

Major changes are continuing at Companies House as part of the government's efforts to improve...

Tax Diary July/August 2026

1 July 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30...

Tax on rental income

If you receive income from renting out property, it is important to understand your tax...

A reminder of the tax rules for online sellers

A reminder that the tax rules for how online platforms report seller information to HMRC...

Allowable expenses for the self-employed

If you are self-employed, claiming all of your allowable business expenses can significantly reduce your...

Are you affected by the High Income Child Benefit Charge?

Families claiming Child Benefit should be aware of the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC)...

Pension tax relief and allowances

Pensions remain one of the most tax-efficient ways to save for retirement, due to a...

A reminder to consider the Marriage Allowance

Many married couples and civil partners could be missing out on valuable tax savings available...

Where a formal job offer effectively creates a binding contract

In the world of HR, the ubiquitous disclaimer "subject to references" is often viewed by...

Government reviews access to face-to-face banking services

The government has announced a review into access to face-to-face banking services as concerns continue...

Companies House publishes its business plan

Companies House has published its business plan for 2026-27, setting out its priorities for the...

VAT – opting to tax property

The option to tax is a VAT election that allows businesses to treat supplies of...

Claiming to reduce payments on account

Self-assessment taxpayers are usually required to make payments on account to pay their Income Tax...