Category: Pensions

Tax e-News November 2021

Welcome to our monthly tax newsletter designed to keep you informed of the latest tax issues.

In this month’s newsletter:

BUDGET AND SPENDING REVIEW
NATIONAL LIVING WAGE INCREASED TO £9.50 AN HOUR
NO CHANGES TO INCOME TAX RATES AND PERSONAL ALLOWANCE FROZEN
SOME NATIONAL INSURANCE THRESHOLDS ARE CHANGING
“TEMPORARY” £1 MILLION ANNUAL INVESTMENT ALLOWANCE EXTENDED
BUSINESS RATES TO BE MADE “FAIRER” AND 50% DISCOUNT FOR THE RETAIL AND HOSPITALITY SECTOR
CHANGES TO R&D TAX RELIEF
GROUP RELIEF FOR EUROPEAN COMPANY LOSSES TO END
CULTURAL TAX RELIEFS DOUBLED
NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPER TAX
MORE TIME TO REPORT AND PAY CGT ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DISPOSAL
PENSION TAX RELIEF UNCHANGED
INDIVIDUAL SAVINGS ACCOUNT LIMITS FROZEN AGAIN
DIARY OF MAIN TAX EVENTS – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021

Tax e-News June/July 2021

Welcome to our monthly tax newsletter designed to keep you informed of the latest tax issues.

In this month’s newsletter:

BEWARE MINI-UMBRELLA COMPANY FRAUD
CAR BENEFIT REDUCED WHERE UNAVAILABLE
REIMBURSE PRIVATE FUEL BY 6 JULY TO AVOID FUEL BENEFIT
ADVISORY FUEL RATE FOR COMPANY CARS
NOT ALL BENEFITS NEED TO BE REPORTED ON FORM P11D
CHECK THAT YOUR SHARES QUALIFY FOR CGT BUSINESS ASSET DISPOSAL RELIEF
DIARY OF MAIN TAX EVENTS -JUNE/JULY 2021
BEWARE MINI-UMBRELLA COMPANY FRAUD
CAR BENEFIT REDUCED WHERE UNAVAILABLE
REIMBURSE PRIVATE FUEL BY 6 JULY TO AVOID FUEL BENEFIT
ADVISORY FUEL RATE FOR COMPANY CARS
NOT ALL BENEFITS NEED TO BE REPORTED ON FORM P11D
CHECK THAT YOUR SHARES QUALIFY FOR CGT BUSINESS ASSET DISPOSAL RELIEF
FURLOUGH GRANT REDUCES TO 70% FOR JULY
CORRECTING ERRORS IN EARLIER FURLOUGH CLAIMS
FIFTH SELF-EMPLOYED INCOME SUPPORT GRANT TO BE PAID IN JULY
PLEASE LET US HAVE DETAILS OF YOUR SEISS GRANTS FOR YOUR 2020/21 TAX RETURN
TAX FREE CHILDCARE ACCOUNT SUBSIDISES SUMMER CAMP COSTS
PENSION CONTRIBUTION IS TAX EFFICIENT FOR BOTH EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER
HMRC WARNING NOT TO USE UNFUNDED PENSION ARRANGEMENTS DIARY OF MAIN TAX EVENTS JULY/ AUGUST 2021

Tax e-News March 2020

In our newsletter for March 2020:

Yet Another Chancellor – Big Changes In The Budget?
Inheritance Tax In The Spotlight
Further Changes To Entrepreneurs’ Relief
Year End CGT Planning
Pension Planning Before The End Of The Tax Year
Will Pension Tax Relief Change In The Budget
Have You Used Your 2019/20 ISA Allowance
Don’t Lose Your Personal Allowance
Consider Other Tax Efficient Investments
Buy New Equipment Before 6 April?
Diary Of Main Tax Events March/April 2020

Tax e-News February 2020

In our newsletter for February 2020:

Budget Day Is Now 11 March
Review Of Off Payroll Working Rules
Changes to Disguised Remuneration Loan Charge
Possible U-Turn On Pensions For High Earners?
Changes To Paying CGT On Residential Property From 6 April
Another Reason To Sell Property Before 6 April 2020
Will Inheritance Tax Be Simplified?
Don’t Be Late In Paying Your Personal Tax Bill
Diary Of Main Tax Events February/March 2020

Tax e-News September 2019

In our newsletter for September 2019:

Government U-Turn On Pension Tax For Doctors And Others?
No VAT Penalty If You Missed The First Quarterly MTD Deadline
Company Officers Jointly And Severally Liable For VAT Penalty
When Is A VAN Not A Van?
Certain Vans Are Exempt From Income Tax
Income Tax Definition of ‘Goods Vehicle’
Capital Allowances Definition of ‘Motor Car’
VAT Defintion Of ‘Motor Car’
Diary Of Main Tax Events September/October 2019

Tax e-News July 2019

In our newsletter for July 2019:

A Staff Summer Party Can Be A Tax-Free Benefit
Make School Holidays Easier With Tax-Free Childcare
Using a PAYE Settlement Agreement To Pay Some Of Your Employee’s Tax
But Not Travel Costs For Non-Executive Directors In The Public Sector
More Complicated Pension Rules
New VAT Rules For The Construction Sector
Advisory Fuel Rate For Company Cars
Diary Of Main Tax Events July/August 2019

Tax e-News June 2019

In our newsletter for June 2019:

Doctors lobbying for pension tax changes
Request that the pension charge is paid by your fund by 31 July
High Income Child Benefit Charge and State Pension
Some cars only qualify for 6% tax relief now
P11D forms due soon
Reporting the issue of shares or options to staff
Diary of main tax events June/July 2019

Personal Tax – Year End Tax Planning 2018/19

The end of the 2018/19 tax year is just a few weeks away, so now is the time to consider some opportunities for saving tax. Please take a few moments to consider the following tips that may help you to SAVE TAX in this current year and in future tax years.