20-02-2020 Employer toolkit for EU Settlement Scheme published
Following Brexit, the government has published an updated toolkit for employers on how to support their employees who are EU citizens (including EEA and Swiss citizens) to apply to stay in the UK. The content includes print and digital fact sheets, ... read more
20-02-2020 Change to the off-payroll working rules
As part of a review into changes to the operation of the off-payroll working rules (IR35), HMRC has announced that the changes will only apply to payments made for services provided on or after 6 April 2020. Previously, the rules would have applied ... read more
19-02-2020 Could you claim the marriage allowance?
If you are entitled to the marriage allowance and have not yet applied, you could receive a payment of up to £1,150 from HMRC. HMRC used the occasion of Valentine’s Day to remind couples to make a claim. It is estimated that whilst 1.78 ... read more
19-02-2020 Budget date re-confirmed
After a tumultuous few days in politics, it has been confirmed by the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak that the Budget will take place as planned on Wednesday 11 March 2020.
There has been fevered press speculation that the new ... read more
19-02-2020 Tax if you return to the UK
There are tax implications that you will need to consider if you previously left the UK to live abroad and are now returning to live and work in the UK or are considering such a move.
In most cases, if you have returned to live in the UK, you will ... read more
19-02-2020 Rent a room relief 2019-20
The rent-a-room scheme is a set of special rules designed to help homeowners who rent-a-room in their home. The current tax-free threshold of £7,500 per year has been in place since 6 April 2016. If you are using this scheme you should ensure ... read more
19-02-2020 Student and postgraduate loans
If you have a student loan, have finished your studies and entered the workforce you must begin to make loan repayments from the April after you have finished your studies or when your income begins to exceed the annual threshold. The annual ... read more
19-02-2020 PAYE payment dates
This article is a reminder to payroll staff about the electronic PAYE payment dates. The due date for electronic PAYE payments falls on the 22nd of the month and when a payment is made electronically, a payment on the day usually suffices.
However, ... read more
19-02-2020 New bandings for electric vehicles
From 6 April 2020, the car and car fuel benefit calculations are changing with the introduction of 11 new bands for ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) including a separate zero emissions band.
If a car has a CO2 emission figure of 1-50g/km ... read more
19-02-2020 IHT tenants in common or joint tenants?
As a general rule, Inheritance Tax (IHT) is collected from a person's estate when they die and can also be payable during a person’s lifetime on certain trusts and gifts. There is normally no tax to be paid if the value of the estate is ... read more
