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Chapter-9 : HMRC Compliance, Enquiries & Investigations
Self-Assessment Mistakes That Raise HMRC Eyebrows and How to Avoid Them When you complete your Self-Assessment tax return, even small...
Self-assessment mistakes that raise hmrc eyebrows and how to avoid them
Self-Assessment Mistakes That Raise HMRC Eyebrows and How to Avoid Them When you complete your Self-Assessment tax return, even small...
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A guide on cis deduction rates: correctly calculating tax deductions for contractors
A Guide on CIS Deduction Rates: Correctly Calculating Tax Deductions for Contractors Calculating the right CIS deduction rates is crucial...
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How cloud bookkeeping helps you stay compliant with hmrc-s making tax digital rules: a comprehensive guide
How Cloud Bookkeeping Helps You Stay Compliant with HMRC’s Making Tax Digital Rules: A Comprehensive Guide Cloud bookkeeping plays a...
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Mtd for income tax: the complete uk guide for 2026/27
MTD for Income Tax: The Complete UK Guide for 2026/27 Table of Contents What is MTD for income tax and why does it matter? Who...
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State benefits - what is taxable and what is not
Not all state benefits are tax-free! Some, like the State Pension and Carer-s Allowance, are taxable, while others, like PIP...
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A breakdown of how the construction industry scheme (cis) operates and its importance for contractors and subcontractors
A Breakdown of How the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Operates and Its Importance for Contractors and Subcontractors The Construction Industry...
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Five common filing mistakes that could land you in hmrc-s crosshairs and how to avoid them
Five Common Filing Mistakes That Could Land You in HMRC’s Crosshairs and How to Avoid Them Filing your tax return...
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How to check employment status
HMRC-s CEST tool gets a revamp from 30 April 2025, with clearer questions and updated guidance to help users decide...
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10 biggest mistakes people make in self-assessments
These are the top self assessment mistakes that we see over and over as accountants that specialize in tax returns....
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3-months to self-assessment filing deadline 2021-22
There are now less than 3-months to file your 2021-22 Self-Assessment tax return electronically. Last year over 12.5 million taxpayers...
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A return to gender rationality in the office? what does the supreme court ruling mean for trans people in the workplace?
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court clarified the legal interpretation of the words -sex-, -woman- and -man- in Sections...
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Basis of assessment changing
Forthcoming 'basis of assessment' reforms will change the way trading income is allocated to tax years for the self-employed. The...
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Beware fake tax rebate offers
HMRC continues to warn of the ever-present problem of fraudulent phishing emails, suspicious phone calls and texts. These unwanted emails,...
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Child benefit for 16 to 19 year olds
The child benefit rates for the only or eldest child in a family is currently -25.60 and the weekly rate...
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Declare covid support payments received
HMRC is reminding Self-Assessment taxpayers that they must declare COVID-19 grant and support payments in their tax return for the...
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Did you file your tax return on christmas day?
A new press release by HMRC has highlighted the fact that 3,275 taxpayers took the time to file their tax...
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Do not respond if you receive this letter
Companies House published guidance titled -Reporting scams pretending to be from Companies House- has been updated. The list is intended...
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Falling inflation - what does it mean for you?
The following notes are reproduced from a Treasury statement issued 21 May 2024. Lower inflation supports people by maintaining the...
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Half-term help with childcare costs
HMRC is reminding parents that they may be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) to help pay for February half-term holiday...
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Higher penalties for mtd filers
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If you are self-employed or a...
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Homebuyers warning
Properties needing repairs still count as homes and false claims to recover Stamp Duty Land Tax could mean big tax...
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Jeopardy amendments
A jeopardy amendment can be made to a taxpayer-s Self-Assessment return as part of an S9A general enquiry. A jeopardy...
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Joining the mtd itsa pilot
Many businesses and agents are already keeping digital records and providing updates to HMRC as part of a live pilot...
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Landlords with undeclared income
The Let Property Campaign provides landlords who have undeclared income from residential property lettings in the UK or abroad with...
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Less than a year before mtd for income tax starts
MTD for Income Tax kicks off in April 2026 for those earning over -50k. Digital records, quarterly updates, and tougher...
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Making tax digital for income tax
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If you-re self-employed...
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Making tax digital for income tax volunteers
From April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) will transform tax compliance for businesses, self-employed individuals,...
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Making tax digital for self-assessment
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax self-assessment is coming soon! Make sure you know what it's all about...
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Making tax digital - the next step
The mandatory rollout of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is set to begin in April 2026. MTD for...
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Monthly chores for cis contractors
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a set of special rules covering tax and national insurance for those working in...
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Mtd for income tax deadline is approaching
MTD for Income Tax starts 6 April 2026 for the self-employed and landlords with -50k+ income. Plan early to stay...
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Mtd for income tax draws closer
The mandatory rollout of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) is scheduled to begin in April 2026....
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Mtd – qualifying income
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If you are...
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New online tax tools for the self-employed
Navigating tax obligations can be daunting for small business owners and sole traders. To make life easier, HMRC has introduced...
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Preparing for making tax digital (mtd) compliance: steps for seamless transition
Preparing for Making Tax Digital (MTD) Compliance: Steps for Seamless Transition Navigating the complexities of tax compliance can be overwhelming,...
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Review your state pension estimate
You can access the Check Your State Pension forecast service on GOV.UK via this link: https://www.gov.uk/check-state-pension. This digital service is...
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Self-assessment payment dates and information 2023
Self-assessment taxpayers are usually required to pay their income tax liabilities in three instalments each year. The first two payments...
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Self-assessment scam warning
Fraudsters are continuing to target taxpayers with scam emails in advance of the deadline for the submission of Self-Assessment returns...
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Self-employed must report profits on tax year basis
Big changes are here for the self-employed! From 2024-25, profits must align with the tax year, replacing the old "current...
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Self-employed national insurance contributions
Self-employed individuals earning -12,570 or more annually must pay Class 4 National Insurance Contributions (NICs). For 2024-25, rates are 6%...
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Self-employed tax basis period reform
The self-employed tax basis period reform has changed the way trading income is allocated to tax years. Under the reforms,...
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State benefits taxable and non-taxable
Many people rely on state benefits, but it is not always obvious which payments are taxable and which are tax-free....
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Tax return for deceased person
Inheritance Tax (IHT) impacts estates over -325,000, with rates of 40% on death and 20% on certain gifts. A 36%...
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Tax returns for a deceased taxpayer
You may need to submit tax returns for someone who has died. As the personal representative, you are legally responsible...
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Taxable & tax-free state benefits
While there are many state benefits available, it is not always clear which of these are taxable and which are...
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Taxable and non-taxable state benefits
Whilst there are a large number of state benefits available, it is not clear which of these benefits are taxable...
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The importance of being interested
Conversation takes a turn for the worse if you have an opinion that your client has no idea how to...
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Using the hmrc app to make self-assessment tax payments
A new press release from HMRC has revealed that more than 50,000 taxpayers have used the HMRC app to make...
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View your annual tax summary
The Annual Tax Summary is a document provided by HMRC that shows details of the tax you pay and how...
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What self-assessment items can be stoodover by hmrc?
A stand over can be used to postpone certain Self-Assessment payments due to HMRC. There are two types of stand...
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Mtd for it taxpayer exemption
From April 2026, the self-employed and landlords must use MTD for IT, but exemptions may apply in limited cases. If...
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Key uk tax dates for october and november 2023
How to claim work from home tax relief in the UK As we step into the final quarter of the...
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Tax diary may/june 2024
1 May 2024 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 July 2023. 19 May 2024...
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Making tax digital - important deadline dates
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If you are...
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