Tax returns for a deceased taxpayer
You may need to submit tax returns for someone who has died. As the personal representative, you are legally responsible for reporting income earned before and after death.
This
What if you no longer need to submit a tax return
You must tell HMRC if you no longer need to file a tax return. Whether you have stopped trading or no longer rent out property, notifying HMRC early avoids penalties and keeps your
Setting up a payroll scheme
Registering for payroll is essential when hiring staff. From HMRC registration to legal compliance, getting payroll processes right ensures your team is paid correctly and your
Do you have additional income streams?
Side income over £1,000 may mean filing a tax return. HMRC is urging part-time earners to check their tax position for 2024-25, especially if they earn from casual work, renting,
How AI is changing your business
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer something for big tech firms alone - it is becoming a practical tool for small businesses, especially when it comes to financial
Are you ready for Companies House ID checks?
From 2025, Companies House is rolling out new identity verification requirements for directors, people with significant control (PSCs), and anyone forming or managing a UK company.
Claiming for uniforms, work clothing and tools
Buying tools or clothing for your job? You could claim tax relief. Check if you qualify and how to get your money back. If you have spent your own money on items essential for your
Accounting on a cash basis
From April 2024, the cash basis is the default method for sole traders and most partnerships when preparing Self-Assessment returns. Designed to simplify tax reporting, the cash
Using the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme
Struggling with late-paying customers? The VAT Cash Accounting Scheme helps protect cash flow by taxing only what you have received.
The VAT Cash Accounting Scheme is designed to
Check your State Pension forecast online
Get a clear view of your future pension. Use the enhanced online service to check, boost, or track your State Pension entitlement.
The enhanced Check Your State Pension forecast
Use HMRC app and be job-ready this summer
Starting work this summer? Download the free HMRC app to get your NI number, check your tax code and stay on the right pay.
Young people finishing exams and entering the job
Tax gap estimated at 5.3% for 2023-24
HMRC missed out on £46.8bn in tax last year. Small businesses and Corporation Tax make up the biggest share of the shortfall.
The tax gap for the 2023-24 tax year has been