An unsuccessful expenses claim for pet food for a Shih Tzu “guard dog” has been included in HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) annual list of “imaginative and questionable tax claims”.
One in five workers looking to start a business in 2020
According to new research by accounting software provider FreeAgent, one in five (22 per cent) UK employees plan to become their own boss during 2020.
IR35 – everything you need to know about the off-payroll working regulations
New changes are set to come into force in April 2019 that will affect individuals and contracts that provide personal services through an intermediary for medium-sized and large businesses.
Small businesses “do not trust” Open Banking software
Open Banking legislation has done little to increase competition or reduce costs in the payments market, a major report has revealed.
What happens if I want to start taking advantage of R&D tax credits?
In 2017/18 nearly 40,000 claims were made for Research and Development (R&D) tax credits in the UK, almost double the amount of the previous year.
Calls for Government to do more to protect workers from underpayment
The Resolution Foundation is leading calls for the Government to improve the enforcement of the minimum wage after it emerged that only one in eight firms breaking the rules are…
File tax return now to avoid “unnecessary penalties”, says HMRC
With less than one month to go until the Self Assessment deadline, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding taxpayers of their legal responsibilities.
Marriage Allowance: Warning as copycat website charges excessive fees to claim free rebate
Experts are warning taxpayers to be aware of the copycat website that appears to be similar to HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) official website, with the firm charging exorbitant fees…
Living wage increase “four times rate of inflation”
The National Minimum and Living Wage will increase from 01 April 2020, the Government has confirmed.
3,000 taxpayers file Self Assessment on Christmas day
More than 3,000 Self Assessment returns were filed on Christmas day, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revealed.
