by Gary Woosey | Aug 30, 2021 | Tax
Millions of married couples and those in civil partnerships could be entitled to up to £252 in income tax relief, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revealed. The latest statistics suggest that nearly 1.8 million couples are currently claiming the Marriage Allowance....
by Gary Woosey | Jul 29, 2021 | Tax
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reported that 150,000 UK businesses have not yet made arrangements to pay back deferred VAT payments, and therefore owe the department £2.7 billion. As of 30 June 2021, nine per cent of the total VAT deferred by businesses during the...
by Gary Woosey | Jul 6, 2021 | Tax
According to new data, 10.7 per cent of car registrations in June were completely battery electric vehicles. In the same month, the Tesla Model 3 (a zero-emission car) was the largest seller in the UK, making it the first time electric car sales went past the 10 per...
by Gary Woosey | Jun 8, 2021 | Tax
As many employees began working from home during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, they used less paid childcare, as many before school clubs and nurseries were closed. Therefore, employees who use the childcare voucher scheme will most likely have unspent...
by Gary Woosey | May 17, 2021 | Tax
Taxpayers are being urged to set up personal accounts to monitor their affairs. The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) is encouraging taxpayers to set up a Personal Tax Account (PTA). The call is after HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), renewed their commitment...
by Gary Woosey | May 11, 2021 | Covid-19, Tax
It was confirmed this April that employees can continue to claim tax relief on work from home costs not reimbursed by employers, but only if they make a new claim for the 2021/22 tax year. Here’s what you and your staff need to know. What is the work from home tax...