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Renovated homes that have been empty for two years can qualify for a reduced rate of VAT

Although a key VAT-saving measure for listed dwellings was abolished in October 2012, there are still circumstances in which a

Wages rise at the fastest rate in a decade

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), average wages in the UK are growing at their fastest rate since

HM Revenue & Customs has started carrying out PAYE tax investigations remotely

It has been reported that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has begun carrying out PAYE investigations remotely. The investigation begins

25,000 companies receive penalties for the late filing of accounts in just one month

The latest data from Companies House shows that thousands of penalties were handed out for the late filing of company

Non-VAT-registered businesses need EORI number to trade with EU customers and suppliers post-Brexit

Any business that is VAT-registered and currently trades with the EU will have automatically been issued with an EORI number

New figures show a sharp increase in Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts

New figures published by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have revealed a significant increase in the number and value of

Overseas employees potentially face double NICs liability following a no-deal Brexit

Employees working overseas on secondment could face paying twice as much in National Insurance Contributions in the event of a

HMRC trialling self-assessment checks to help local authorities to recover council tax

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced that it is entering into data-sharing arrangements with local authorities to help clamp

Small employers risk losing the employment allowance in 2020

Plans to remove the employment allowance for large employers from April 2020 could impact on smaller firms. This allowance provides

IR35 in the private sector

Key considerations for contractors before April 2020. Large and medium-sized organisations have just six months left to prepare for changes

Property as an investment for landlords

With low-interest rates, property remains attractive. As the global financial crisis began to bite in 2008, central banks in several

The numerous quirks and foibles of VAT

Insight into VAT’s barnacles of complexity. Are Jaffa Cakes biscuits or, as the name implies, cakes? This question is one

Residence and domicile

How your status affects how much UK tax you pay. For most people living in the UK, the question of

How to tell if an email is fraudulent

Email scams have become increasingly common, with fraudsters claiming to be from companies, banks and even HM Revenue & Customs

Tax investigations reap in £13 billion for the treasury

The latest official data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) shows that the actual cash collected from all tax investigations

Half of all SMEs make VAT return mistakes

Half of all small-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) make errors when filing their VAT returns, according to the latest research. The

Boots, Asda and Specsavers push back against business rates

Some of the UK’s top retail stores, including Asda and Boots, have joined the fight against spiraling business rates. It

MTD for VAT filing deadline missed by one in ten businesses

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reassured the 120,000 businesses that failed to meet the 7 August deadline for Making

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