Thinking of selling your products or services online?
We have set out below some of the issues you will need to consider if you are contemplating selling your goods or services online for the first time. 1. Business and Legal Considerations Determine Online Sales GoalsDefine whether you are selling locally, nationally, or internationally and the expected scale of operations. Legal ComplianceEnsure you […]
UK Spring Statement scheduled for 26 March 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scheduled the UK’s Spring Statement for 26 March 2025. This event will feature the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) latest economic and fiscal forecasts, accompanied by a parliamentary statement from the Chancellor. Reeves has emphasized her commitment to delivering one major fiscal event annually to provide stability and certainty for families […]
Government refuses to compensate WASPI claimants
The ongoing refusal of the UK government to compensate women affected by changes to the state pension age, often referred to as WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) claimants, continues to provoke widespread criticism. This controversy centres around women born in the 1950s who were significantly impacted by the transition from a state pension age […]
No tax changes for those who sell online
Selling online? From 2024, digital platforms must report your information to HMRC if sales exceed £1,700 or 30 goods a year. Casual sellers are exempt, but regular traders may need to register for Self-Assessment. New rules, which became effective from 1 January 2024, require digital platform operators in the UK to collect and verify information about […]
Self-assessment scam warning
Scammers are on the rise as the Self-Assessment deadline nears! HMRC warns that HMRC never emails or texts about tax refunds. Stay alert, report suspicious contacts, and protect your money from fraudsters. Fraudsters are increasingly targeting taxpayers with scam emails as the deadline for submitting self-assessment returns for the 2023-24 tax year approaches. Between November 2023 and […]
Scottish Budget Statement 2025-26
Scotland’s 2024 Budget delivers on public priorities with investments in services, poverty reduction, and economic growth. Tax rates stay frozen, but bands shift to protect low incomes. A hopeful step forward for Scotland’s future! Scotland’s Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary, Shona Robison delivered her second Budget statement to the Scottish parliament on 4 December […]
Tax Diary January/February 2025
1 January 2025 – Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 March 2024 19 January 2025 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 January 2025. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 January 2025). 19 January 2025 – Filing deadline for the CIS300 monthly […]
Spreading tax payments by using Time to Pay
Can’t pay your tax bill in full by 31 January 2025? HMRC’s online Time to Pay system lets self-assessment taxpayers spread the cost over monthly instalments. With plans available for tax bills up to £30,000, this flexible option can help you avoid late payment penalties. Those eligible for the self-serve option can arrange payments online […]
Claiming Child Benefits online
Over one million parents have now claimed Child Benefit online or via the HMRC app, with 87% of new claims using this speedy service. If you’ve recently had a baby or a child joins your family, applying online ensures you get support quickly-right when you need it most. HMRC’s Director General for Customer Services, said: […]
Keeping your Inbox under control
Do you have a zero target for your Inbox or are you the victim of an ever growing list of emails? This post sets out a number of ideas that you may want to consider starting 2025 with an ambition to restore sanity to your email management. Adopt the “Inbox Zero” MentalityAim to keep your […]
