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Have you downloaded your HMRC app?

Have you downloaded your HMRC app?

HMRC’s free tax app is available to download from the App Store for iOS and from the Google Play Store for Android. The latest version of the app includes updated functionality to check your Child

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Deadlines 2022-23 Self-Assessment tax return

Deadlines 2022-23 Self-Assessment tax return

The 2022-23 tax return filing deadline for taxpayers who continue to submit paper Self-Assessment returns is 31 October 2023. Late submission of a Self-Assessment return will incur a £100 late filing

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Cost of Living payments 2023-24 support

Cost of Living payments 2023-24 support

The Cost of Living support package has been designed to help over 8 million households in receipt of means tested benefits. The details for Cost of Living Payments due in the 2023-24 tax year were

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When you must register for VAT

When you must register for VAT

The taxable turnover threshold, which determines whether businesses should be registered for VAT, is currently £85,000. The taxable turnover threshold that determines whether businesses can apply for

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Re-starting a dormant company

Re-starting a dormant company

HMRC must be informed when a non-trading or dormant company starts trading again and thus becomes active for Corporation Tax purposes. Companies can use HMRC Online Services to supply the relevant

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Bank deposits covered by FSCS

Bank deposits covered by FSCS

Your eligible deposits with all High Street bank are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

The present limit of this FSCS guarantee is £85,000 and this applies to total

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Reforms to powers of attorney

Reforms to powers of attorney

These legal agreements enable a person to grant decision making powers about their care, treatment or financial affairs to another person if they lose mental capacity.

The Powers of Attorney Act

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Reporting self-employed profits 2023-24

Reporting self-employed profits 2023-24

The basis of assessment reforms will change the way trading income is allocated to tax years. The changes will affect sole traders and partnerships that use an accounting date between 6 April and 30

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Transferring IHT unused nil rate band

Transferring IHT unused nil rate band

The Inheritance Tax residence nil rate band (RNRB) is a transferable allowance for married couples and civil partners (per person) when their main residence is passed down to a direct descendent, such

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Paying tax by Certificate of Tax Deposit

Paying tax by Certificate of Tax Deposit

The Certificate of Tax Deposit scheme allowed users to deposit money with HMRC and use it later to pay tax liabilities. The date that the certificate was purchased was known as the effective date of

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CIS contractors monthly tax chores

CIS contractors monthly tax chores

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a set of special rules for tax and National Insurance for those working in the construction industry. Businesses in the construction industry are known as

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