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Self-assessment taxpayers are usually required to pay their Income Tax liabilities in three instalments each year. The first two payments are due on 31 January during the tax year

In a recent press release, HMRC addressed some common misconceptions about who needs to file a self-assessment return before the 31 January 2025 deadline and clarifies some of the

The mandatory rollout of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) is scheduled to begin in April 2026. The process will significantly adjust how businesses, self-employed

There are special rules to observe when employing an apprentice in the UK. Basically, an apprentice takes part in a structured training program that combines working with studying.

There is a basic principle that dividends or other distributions must not be paid out of capital even if the Articles of a company authorise such a payment. For the purposes of

The higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) were introduced on 1 April 2016 and apply to purchases of additional residential property such as buy to let properties and second

Overtrading occurs when a business expands its operations at a pace that exceeds its available working capital and financial resources. This can happen when a company takes on more

Asking your accountant for advice offers a range of benefits, particularly in guiding both business and personal financial decisions. Here are some key advantages: Expert

1 October 2024 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 December 2023. 19 October 2024 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 October 2024. (If you pay

There are late filing penalties which are designed to encourage companies to file their accounts and reports on time. All companies, private and public, large or small, trading or

The deadline for submitting paper self-assessment tax returns for the 2023-24 tax year is 31 October 2024. If the return is submitted late, a £100 penalty will be imposed,

When a new employee is added to the payroll it is the employers' responsibility to ensure they meet the employees’ rights and deduct the correct amount of tax from their salary.