The march of the digital age and the effects of the pandemic have led to a Government institution closing its physical doors. After two years of closure due to the pandemic, Companies House has confirmed that it will permanently close its office in London with all filing being transferred online. It has also permanently shut […]
Expenses incurred by employees are generally the responsibility of the employer. Quite often, however, employees have to bear the cost themselves when travelling for work, having meals and even providing clothes, which in most cases are not tax deductible. What employment expenses qualify for tax relief in the UK? Work-related travel Having to travel to […]
New measures have been introduced for the even-handed treatment of spouses and civil partners who are in the process of separation, divorce or dissolution. The new legislation clarifies Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules that apply to transfers of assets between spouses and civil partners, giving them up to three years in which to make no-gain […]
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has increased the interest rate applied to late tax payments following the latest hike in the Bank of England base rate. The late payment interest rate increased to 4.25 per cent from 23 August – the highest rate since the height of the financial crisis in January 2009. It will […]
While many business owners may see financial reporting as a formality, the reality is that it often offers business owners valuable insights into their business. Not only does it allow you to build your annual accounts for Companies House, but the three key documents that are used for financial reporting show you how money is […]
Every year thousands of people sell second homes and investment properties without realising that they could owe a considerable amount of tax on their sale. That is why TWP Accounting, based in Weybridge and Cranleigh, is calling on landlords and second homeowners to consider and better understand the implications of disposing of property. While most […]
The current state of the global economy and rapidly rising inflation in the UK means that many savers are experiencing a period of financial hardship. While some of us may be able to rely on savings or investments, there have been growing calls to change the rules around the taxation of pensions to allow individuals […]
According to the latest product sales data provided by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), there is a growing number of retirees who are not taking advice when purchasing income drawdown and guaranteed income for life products. The analysis, provided by retirement product specialists Just Group, has revealed that 40 per cent of decumulation products, which […]
The current high levels of inflation are having a wide range of effects on our financial lives, not least on our savings. While many savings accounts are increasing their interest rates as a response to the Bank of England raising the base rate, new research suggests that many financial products aren’t keeping pace with price […]
In response to a recommendation by the Office of Tax Simplification the Government have introduced draft legislation for inclusion in Finance Bill 2023 that extends the no gain/no loss rule when a couple separate. Under the current rules the no gain/no loss rule that means that there is no CGT on transfers of assets between […]
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