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HMRC’s Time to Pay service
With the 31 January deadline approaching, thousands of taxpayers are using HMRC’s Time to Pay service to spread the cost of their self-assessment tax bill rather than facing immediate payment
Construction Industry Scheme changes
As part of the Budget measures, the government confirmed plans to make some changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
From 6 April 2026, HMRC will be able to take immediate action where a
Extension of FYA for zero-emission cars and charge points
An extension of First-Year Allowances (FYA) for zero-emission cars and charge points was announced as part of the recent Budget measures.
This means that the 100% FYA for qualifying expenditure on
Selling your UK home and living abroad
If you live abroad and sell your UK home, you may have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any gain made since 5 April 2015. Only the portion of the gain made after 5 April 2015 is liable for tax. One
Could you claim the Small Pool Allowance?
Writing-down allowances (WDAs) are a type of capital allowance that let you deduct a percentage of an asset’s value from your taxable profits each year. In some cases, you may be able to claim more
Student jobs paying tax
Students that work may need to pay Income Tax and National Insurance. Employers are required to calculate the amount of tax they need to pay on the basis that the students would be working for the
Taxable company benefits
As an employee, you pay tax on certain company benefits, such as cars, accommodation, and loans. Your employer calculates the tax you owe and deducts it through Pay As You Earn (PAYE). The amount of
Employers may now be personally liable for unfair dismissal claims
A recent ruling has increased the scope of statutory protection for whistleblowers to include covered detriments against co-workers under the Employment Rights Act 1996. A Mr. Rice was dismissed by
Tax Diary January/February 2026
1 January 2026 – Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 March 202519 January 2026 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 January 2026. (If you pay your tax electronically the
Cash flow pressures
Cash flow remains one of the most pressing concerns for small businesses, even where trading appears stable. Many businesses are finding that rising costs, cautious lenders and slower customer
