Latest Private Client Tax

As part of his Winter Economy Plan on 24 September 2020, the Chancellor announced enhanced time to pay arrangements for Self Assessment (SA) taxpayers who are unable to pay their tax due by 31 January 2021.  The amount due can be paid in monthly instalments over a period of up to 12 months.   These enhanced…

  The Budget in March 2020 was largely dominated by the coronavirus pandemic. However, there were some other significant changes that, at the time, may not have drawn as much media attention as they would normally.   Entrepreneurs’ Relief or should I say, ‘Business Assets Disposals Relief’ (BADR), being one of the more significant changes.…

Six months from its introduction we have now successfully completed a number of Client reports to HMRC within the 30 day window.   Since 6 April 2020 the Government is making some significant changes to the rules regarding the reporting and payment of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when individuals, trustees and personal representatives dispose of…

Two self assessment deadlines are approaching:   5th October 2020 For those individuals who have not previously completed a tax return you will need to report to HMRC a liability for 2019/20.   31st October 2020 For those individuals who have previously submitted ‘paper’ self assessment tax returns, the deadline for the 2019/20 return is…

Claims for the second round of the Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) can be made from 17 August to 19 October.  The online claims service is not available yet: HMRC are expected to release further information shortly.   The second SEISS payment: Amounts to 70% (previously 80% for the first grant) of average monthly…

Your tax code can be confusing but it is extremely important to understand. That small string of numbers and letters informs your employer or pension provider how much tax free allowance you are entitled to.   An incorrect code will have very real consequences. If too much tax is being deducted from your monthly income,…

Many taxpayers who are required to file a self-assessment tax return to HM Revenue & Customs should now be preparing for their next half-yearly tax payment which is due by 31st July. The amount payable is the second payment-on-account for the 2019/20 tax year and is automatically calculated as half of the total tax liability…

If you are an employee with a company car, and maybe fuel provided, it is worthwhile considering giving up the car, or fuel, during the current pandemic if you are working from home or furloughed.   A company car benefit in kind (BIK) is a set amount based on the list price and emissions regardless…

HMRC have now updated their residence guidance in respect of COVID-19, recognising that the pandemic may impact individuals’ ability to move freely to and from the UK, or require individuals to remain unexpectedly in the UK.   There have been two main changes: for overseas individuals coming to the UK to work in connection with…

When UK resident individuals, trustees and personal representatives dispose of residential property it is important to be aware of the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reporting changes now with us where the unconditional contract is signed after 6 April 2020, usually this is the date of exchange.   Generally a return in respect of such a…