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The government has published an update of the various grants and support available to individuals and businesses affected by flooding in recent months. The announcement

As implied in the CGT planning article above, the 31 January 2016 was not only the deadline for filing your Self Assessment return online, it 

On 1 February 2016, the responsibility for ensuring that tenants have a right to live in the UK was passed from the Home Office to

Most of our readers will be aware that they can make chargeable gains of up to £11,100 in the tax year 2015-16 and pay no

Most of the UK taxes have exemptions and allowances that apply for each tax year. Many are increased in each year in the March budget.

At present, until 5 April 2016, there are opportunities to pay more into your pension fund and still qualify for tax relief. The maximum, for

If you sell an asset that is subject to CGT the rate of tax you will pay will be 0%, 18% or 28%. In the

From 1 February 2016 landlords and others involved in the rental of property will need to verify that their tenants have the right to be

 HM Treasury have published a number of money saving strategies that are available this year. We have reproduced a number of the ideas below. If

The Valuation Office Agency has issued the following warning regarding persons or organisations claiming to be able to reduce your council tax band for a

A review has been launched by George Osborne to make sure shoppers share in the reduction in VAT in future. At present, it seems that

George Osborne and his team seem to have a grudge against landlords and second home owners. From 1 April 2016, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)

At present smaller businesses are required to file accounts once a year with HMRC when their Self Assessment or Corporation Tax returns are filed. HMRC

The government has also published its intention to change a number of other tax reporting issues. Some of the more impactful for smaller businesses and