My Latest Blogs
7th December 2023
Selling On Digital Platforms: Don’t Get Caught Out
From January 2024 digital platforms like eBay, Vinted, Etsy and Airbnb will have to collect seller data and send onto HMRC. Do you sell items on these digital platforms? If you are one of the many who sell on digital platforms such as eBay, Vinted, Airbnb and Etsy then be warned that from 1…
12th October 2023
Company Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging At Home
HMRC has amended guidance on the tax treatment of electric charging of company cars and vans at residential properties. Many business owners will have purchased an electric car or van, owned within a company, over the last few years, attracted by the generous business and personal tax treatments. Where this Electric Vehicle (EV) has…
7th September 2023
Probate: We can help
We understand the loss of a loved one is a stressful and difficult time. If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of having to complete a probate application we can assist and support you through the process. Since 2015 Whitings LLP has been licenced to deal with non-contentious probate and we are undertaking…
21st June 2023
Airbnb hand over ‘goldmine’ of hosts’ data to HMRC. Are you at risk?
Airbnb has been forced to share users’ income details with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) according to widespread reports in the press. It is part of a crackdown on holiday let owners who fail to declare their incomes and to help HMRC identify people who owe tax. If you have not already declared any rental…
24th March 2023
Tax Enquiry and Investigation Service Cover
As I am sure we are all aware HMRC are able to open investigations into the accuracy of tax returns, VAT returns, payroll, etc via targeted, or random, tax enquiries. With an ever increasing budget deficit I fully expect HMRC to raise more enquiries this year to increase tax revenues. You will want to be…
14th February 2023
Pre 5th April tax planning ideas
As we approach another tax year end our thoughts turn to any tax planning that can be undertaken. You can find a link to our tax planning guide as a reminder of the basic planning opportunities to be considered each year. But with a Budget looming on 15 March 2023, it would be prudent to…
1st December 2022
Self-Assessment Deadline
As a new year begins we get closer to the Self-Assessment Tax Return deadline of 31 January 2023. A majority of returns are now filed on-line but statistics continue to show that many are still left to the last minute to file. Filing earlier means you can avoid any last minute issues with information,…
30th November 2022
Autumn Statement 2022: A Summary
On 17 November the chancellor made his autumn statement and made a number of changes to the UK tax systems. Please take the time to read our summary of the changes announced and their impact via the link below. Autumn Statement Summary If you have any questions, or concerns, over these changes please…
5th May 2022
31-Jul: Can your tax be reduced?
Time is running out for taxpayers to settle any second payment-on-account for the 2021/22 tax year. The payment is due by 31 July, where one is payable. The amount payable is the second payment-on-account for the 2021/22 tax year and is automatically calculated as half of the total tax liability for the previous tax year,…
23rd March 2022
Shielding you during an HMRC Investigation – Our Tax Enquiry and Investigation Service
HMRC police the tax system by investigating the accuracy of tax returns, VAT returns, payroll, etc via targeted, or random, tax enquiries. With a budget deficit of over £355 billion we fully expect HMRC to raise more enquiries this year to increase tax revenues. You will want to be in a position to ensure that…