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Alert: Your savings could trigger a tax bill without you realising. Different allowances may cover your interest, but wh...
17/07/2026

Alert: Your savings could trigger a tax bill without you realising. Different allowances may cover your interest, but what if you exceed them? Find out why it matters now and what to watch for if your savings interest changes the tax picture.

Most individuals can earn interest from their savings without incurring a tax liability thanks to a number of allowances available each tax year (from 6 April to 5 April). These include your Personal Allowance, the starting rate for savings, and the

Alert: Selling shares this tax year? You might face Capital Gains Tax if your profits exceed the £3,000 allowance. Costs...
16/07/2026

Alert: Selling shares this tax year? You might face Capital Gains Tax if your profits exceed the £3,000 allowance. Costs and reliefs can change what you owe. Find out why this matters to your wallet and what to keep in mind before you report to HMRC. Read on for the essentials.

If you are selling shares or other investments, you may incur Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any profit, or 'gain', you make. You will need to work out your gain to determine if you need to pay tax, which depends on whether your total gains exceed your

Alert: Your Making Tax Digital quarterly deadline is approaching. Are your digital records ready for HMRC's new update s...
15/07/2026

Alert: Your Making Tax Digital quarterly deadline is approaching. Are your digital records ready for HMRC's new update system? Find out why it matters now and what you need to check before submitting your first update. Read on to stay ahead and avoid surprises.

If you are already registered for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, it is important to ensure you are ready for your first quarterly update deadline. Unlike a traditional self-assessment return, MTD requires you to keep digital records and

Alert: Could your commercial property be unlocking hidden tax relief? Many miss out on a valuable allowance linked to bu...
15/07/2026

Alert: Could your commercial property be unlocking hidden tax relief? Many miss out on a valuable allowance linked to building and renovation costs. Find out why this matters now and what to check to make sure you're claiming all you're entitled to. Read on to explore the potential benefits waiting in your property investments.

If you have invested in a new commercial building or carried out significant renovation work, you may have overlooked a valuable capital allowance. The Structures and Buildings Allowance (SBA) provides tax relief on qualifying capital expenditure

Alert for employers: Offering simple perks might be stirring up unexpected tax trouble. Are your employee benefits actua...
14/07/2026

Alert for employers: Offering simple perks might be stirring up unexpected tax trouble. Are your employee benefits actually creating hidden costs? Find out why it matters and how to keep things clear. Read on to avoid surprises!

Providing benefits and covering expenses for employees is a common part of running a business, but it is important to understand the tax implications. A benefit that appears simple or low value could create unexpected reporting obligations or result

Are you missing out on crucial business expenses that could cut your tax bill? Many self-employed people don't claim eve...
14/07/2026

Are you missing out on crucial business expenses that could cut your tax bill? Many self-employed people don't claim everything they're allowed. Discover which costs you can include and make your next tax return work harder for you. Find out why now could be the moment to check your claims.

If you are self-employed, claiming all of your allowable business expenses can reduce your taxable profit and, in turn, the amount of Income Tax you pay. Allowable expenses are costs that are incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of your

Alert: Did you know incomes between £100,000 and £125,140 face a hidden 60% tax rate? Small moves in your finances could...
10/07/2026

Alert: Did you know incomes between £100,000 and £125,140 face a hidden 60% tax rate? Small moves in your finances could keep more cash in your pocket. Find out why this matters and how to act now!

A ‘60% Income Tax band’ can arises when an individual’s income exceeds £100,000 in a tax year. Once this threshold is crossed, the personal allowance is gradually withdrawn at a rate of £1 for every £2 of adjusted net income above £100,000. As a

Breaking: Fund managers' pay linked to profits faces a critical test involving risk and tax rules. Find out why this mat...
09/07/2026

Breaking: Fund managers' pay linked to profits faces a critical test involving risk and tax rules. Find out why this matters now for your investments.

Carried interest is essentially a share of the profits from an investment fund that is paid to the fund managers. Unlike a fixed fee, its value depends directly on the fund's performance. This type of payment is considered carried interest if it is a

Important update for UK construction contractors! Nil returns must now be filed monthly, even if no payments are made to...
08/07/2026

Important update for UK construction contractors! Nil returns must now be filed monthly, even if no payments are made to subcontractors. This helps avoid penalties and keeps your operations running smoothly. Find out why this matters and what you need to do next.

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is used within the UK construction sector to help manage payments between contractors and subcontractors effectively. This scheme mandates that contractors deduct a portion of payments made to subcontractors,

🚨 Employers, don't overlook your Class 1A NICs payment deadline this July! Missing it could mean unwanted penalties. Mak...
07/07/2026

🚨 Employers, don't overlook your Class 1A NICs payment deadline this July! Missing it could mean unwanted penalties. Make sure your payments and forms reach HMRC on time. Find out why this matters to your business.

Employers are reminded that Class 1A National Insurance contributions (NICs) for the 2025-26 tax year must be paid by 19 July 2026 (or 22 July 2026 if paying electronically) to avoid penalties. These payments relate to the benefits in kind provided

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