From 6 April 2025, many directors will need to report dividend income in much more detail in their Self-Assessment tax return. This change will affect an estimated 900,000 directors across the UK. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will now require directors to disclose the name and registration number of the company, the highest percentage shareholding […]
The new financial year will see many of the proposed changes announced in the Autumn Budget enacted, impacting businesses across the country. These changes will have business owners planning their tax strategy for the 2025/26 tax year, and a key part of this should be considering capital allowances. Capital allowances available to businesses While the […]
Submitting your Self-Assessment tax return at the start of this tax year is a great way to manage your tax bill effectively. The earlier you file a return, the sooner you will find out how much tax you owe. This can help with financial planning and budgeting for the year ahead. Early submission also means […]
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement introduced harsher penalties for late taxpayers under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA). With the Government confirming an extension to sole traders and landlords earning more than £20,000 from April 2028, a lot more taxpayers – an estimated 900,000 – will need to pay tax via […]
The Government has confirmed that Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will apply to sole traders and landlords earning over £20,000 a year. This latest extension means that an additional 900,000 sole traders must adopt digital record-keeping and quarterly tax submissions by this deadline. Who is affected and when? Mandating digital record-keeping allows HMRC […]
VAT is complex, and too many businesses are making costly, avoidable mistakes. Even a simple oversight or misunderstanding can lead to penalties, cash flow problems, and disputes with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Here are some of the most common VAT mistakes to avoid: Charging the wrong VAT rate – Some goods and services have […]
Changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) on pension pots are coming in April 2027, and while this might seem far away, now is the time to start planning. Delaying could leave your loved ones with a significant tax bill or reduce the financial legacy you intend to pass on. Here’s what you need to know and […]
TWP, a leading accountancy firm in Surrey, urges individuals to review their estate plans in light of upcoming changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) on pension pots. Under the new rules set to apply from April 2027, unused pension savings will be included in the taxable estate, meaning families who don’t plan ahead could lose a […]
On 26 March 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her Spring Statement to parliament. Despite a backdrop of low economic growth and increasing government borrowing costs, the Chancellor remains committed to her ‘non-negotiable’ fiscal rules that aim to bring stability to the economy and security for working people. With further borrowing ruled out and a determination […]
The High-Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) You may have to pay the HICBC if your income exceeds £60,000 and child benefit is being paid in relation to a child that lives with you, regardless of whether you are a parent of that child. If you are living with another person in a marriage, civil partnership […]
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