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How Council Tax is calculated

To calculate your Council Tax, you need to know the following: The valuation band of your...

How AI is changing your business

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer something for big tech firms alone - it is...

How a business grows financially by retaining profits

Many business owners focus on sales as the main driver of growth. Sales matter, but...

Homebuyers warning

Properties needing repairs still count as homes and false claims to recover Stamp Duty Land...

Holding over gains on gifts

Gift Hold-Over Relief is a form of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief that allows you...

HMRC’s Time to Pay service

With the 31 January deadline approaching, thousands of taxpayers are using HMRC’s Time to Pay...

HMRC to increase anti-money laundering fees

Fit and proper test fee to jump from £150 to £700 under HMRC’s proposed AML...

HMRC time to pay arrangements

If you're facing financial difficulties and owe tax, HMRC’s Time to Pay service may offer...

HMRC shares 5 common reasons for helpline calls

There are a little over three months remaining to file your self-assessment tax return online...

HMRC promotes its app

HMRC has been busy promoting the benefits of using its app. A new advertising campaign...

HMRC interest rates following Bank of England rate cut

Following a Bank Rate cut to 4.25%, HMRC late payment and repayment interest rates will...

HMRC interest rate increases

HMRC has announced that interest rates for late payments will increase by 1.5% for all...

HMRC contacting sole traders

HMRC is currently contacting certain sole traders by email to reiterate the importance of adjusting...

Higher rate tax relief on pension contributions

Want to make the most of your pension savings? You could claim up to 45%...

Higher penalties for MTD filers

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If...

Helping family or friends with their tax

Need to help a relative or friend with tax? HMRC’s Trusted Helper service makes it...

Help with outstanding tax bills

HMRC’s Time to Pay lets eligible taxpayers spread tax bills over time, avoiding immediate enforcement...

Help to Save scheme extended

As part of the recent Budget measures, it has been confirmed that the Help to...