Claiming Child Benefits online
Over one million parents have now claimed Child Benefit online or via the HMRC app, with 87% of new claims using this speedy service. If
Spreading tax payments by using Time to Pay
Can’t pay your tax bill in full by 31 January 2025? HMRC’s online Time to Pay system lets self-assessment taxpayers spread the cost over monthly
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 new interactive tools, including a
When can you recover VAT on a car purchase
Reclaiming VAT on company cars isn’t as simple as it sounds. Generally, businesses can’t recover VAT unless the car is used exclusively for business purposes.
The Substantial Shareholdings Exemption
For companies selling shares, the Substantial Shareholdings Exemption (SSE) can mean significant tax relief. Introduced in 2002 and simplified in 2017, this exemption allows qualifying
VAT Reverse Charge in Construction: What You Need to Know
Navigating VAT in the construction industry can feel like untangling scaffolding. Enter the VAT reverse charge—special rules that mean sub-contractors no longer charge VAT on
Government Forces Water Companies to Double Compensation
The UK government has announced significant reforms to enhance compensation for customers affected by water service failures. Under new regulations, water companies will be mandated
Why Protecting Intellectual Property is Important
Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary works, designs, brand names, and artistic outputs. Whether you are a business
Just because an employee is a lawful resident of the UK does not give them the right to work
A restaurant in Middlesborough recently challenged a civil penalty notice of £15,000 issued by the Secretary of State for the Home Department under Section 15