The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has offered the following explanation:
“Fuel duties are levied on purchases of petrol, diesel and a variety of other fuels. They represent a
What is fuel duty?
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Business cashflow
The government offers the following information regarding business cashflow.
If you do not have enough money coming in to pay for goods, services and taxes your company has, you are at risk of
Is there a partnership in place?
A partnership is a reasonably straightforward way for two or more legal persons to establish and operate a business with the intent to make a profit. Partnerships can take various forms, and legal
Fraudsters impersonating Insolvency Service staff
The Insolvency Service is a government agency that provides services to those affected by financial distress or failure by seeking to tackle financial wrongdoing and maximising returns to creditors.
Don’t miss out on Home Responsibilities Protection
HMRC together with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have issued a press release urging tens of thousands of people to check if they are eligible to boost their State Pension utilising Home
Not so Trivial Tax Benefits
There is a trivial benefit-in-kind (BiK) exemption for small, non-cash employee benefits. This exemption applies to BiKs classified as ‘trivial,’ helping employers simplify the handling of these
Two October self-assessment deadlines
The deadline for submitting paper self-assessment tax returns for the 2023-24 tax year is 31 October 2024. Late submission of a self-assessment return will generate a £100 late filing penalty. The
Pension Credit action week
Pension Credits can provide extra income to those over State Pension age and on a low income. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently launched a Pension Credit action week to boost take-up
What is a PSC?
PSC stands for Person with Significant Control. It is a legal term used primarily in the United Kingdom under company law. A PSC is someone who holds significant influence or control over a company.
Trade Mark protection
To apply for trademark protection in the UK, you will need to follow these steps:
Check if Your Trademark is Eligible
Ensure your trademark is unique and not too similar to existing trademarks. A
When dividends cannot be paid
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 this article, reference
MTD for Income Tax draws closer
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 individuals, and
Higher rates of SDLT on residential property
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 homes. The higher rate
Claims to reduce payments on account
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 and 31 July
Myths about self-assessment
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 most widespread
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