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Tax rules for selling on platforms like eBay and Airbnb have shifted. Find out what it means for your sales and when tax...
12/06/2026

Tax rules for selling on platforms like eBay and Airbnb have shifted. Find out what it means for your sales and when tax really applies. Read on to stay informed!

A reminder that the tax rules for how online platforms report seller information to HMRC changed on 1 January 2024. Digital platforms such as eBay, Vinted and Airbnb are required to collect and verify certain details about users who sell goods or

Alert for the self-employed: Did you know that everyday business costs could slash your tax bill? Find out what expenses...
11/06/2026

Alert for the self-employed: Did you know that everyday business costs could slash your tax bill? Find out what expenses might qualify to ease your finances. Read on to see if you're missing out.

If you are self-employed, claiming all of your allowable business expenses can significantly reduce your tax bill. For example, if your business turnover is £40,000 and you have £10,000 of allowable expenses, you will only pay tax on your taxable

High earners, have you checked if the High Income Child Benefit Charge affects your family? It could impact your Child B...
10/06/2026

High earners, have you checked if the High Income Child Benefit Charge affects your family? It could impact your Child Benefit payments in ways you might not expect. Find out why staying informed matters to keep your finances on track. Read on to see if this applies to you.

Families claiming Child Benefit should be aware of the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC), which can apply when one member of the household has a higher income. The charge applies where an individual has adjusted net income of more than

Pension tax relief could boost your retirement pot by up to 45%! Curious about how tapping into your allowances today mi...
09/06/2026

Pension tax relief could boost your retirement pot by up to 45%! Curious about how tapping into your allowances today might pay off tomorrow? Find out why tax benefits matter now.

Pensions remain one of the most tax-efficient ways to save for retirement, due to a range of tax reliefs and allowances that can help boost retirement savings. One of the key advantages of private pension contributions is the availability of tax

Alert for landlords: Your rental income may be taxed on profit, not rent received, with several allowances and reliefs t...
08/06/2026

Alert for landlords: Your rental income may be taxed on profit, not rent received, with several allowances and reliefs to consider. Find out why this matters and how to make the most of your deductions. Read on to sharpen your tax knowledge today.

If you receive income from renting out property, it is important to understand your tax obligations and the reliefs that may be available. Rental income is generally taxable, although landlords can deduct certain allowable expenses before calculating

Alert for couples: You might be overlooking a tax break that could save you up to £252 this tax year. If one partner ear...
08/06/2026

Alert for couples: You might be overlooking a tax break that could save you up to £252 this tax year. If one partner earns less, transferring your allowance is simpler than you think. Find out if you qualify and how to claim backdated payments from HMRC. Read on to see if this applies to you.

Many married couples and civil partners could be missing out on valuable tax savings available by claiming the Marriage Allowance. If your circumstances are suitable, this is a reminder to consider the Marriage Allowance, as a simple claim could

Alert: If you've gifted your home but still live there rent-free, it could still count as part of your estate for Inheri...
05/06/2026

Alert: If you've gifted your home but still live there rent-free, it could still count as part of your estate for Inheritance Tax. Curious how paying market rent changes the game? Read on to find out why this matters now.

Most lifetime gifts are treated as potentially exempt transfers (PETs) for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes. In general, these gifts become fully exempt if the donor survives for seven years after making the transfer. If death occurs within seven

Alert for employers: small gifts up to £50 can be tax-free if you tick the right boxes. It's about goodwill, not rewards...
04/06/2026

Alert for employers: small gifts up to £50 can be tax-free if you tick the right boxes. It's about goodwill, not rewards. Find out why your Christmas treats might not cost extra tax.

Employers looking to provide staff with small gifts or seasonal tokens of appreciation should remember the rules for tax-free trivial benefits. A benefit can qualify as a trivial benefit where all of the following conditions are met: the benefit

Key person insurance could affect your business taxes in surprising ways. Are your policies set up to maximise benefits?...
03/06/2026

Key person insurance could affect your business taxes in surprising ways. Are your policies set up to maximise benefits? Find out why this matters now and what could change for your company's bottom line. Read on to learn more.

Many businesses take out “key person” insurance policies to protect against the financial impact of losing an important employee, director or other individual who is central to the success of the business. These policies may provide cover

VAT choices for property can lock you in for 20 years and impact your finances in unexpected ways. Got linked buildings ...
02/06/2026

VAT choices for property can lock you in for 20 years and impact your finances in unexpected ways. Got linked buildings or extensions? Read on to find out why this matters.

The option to tax is a VAT election that allows businesses to treat supplies of most non-residential land and buildings as taxable rather than VAT exempt. Once an option to tax is made, supplies in relation to that property are generally subject to

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