22 Nov 2017 | Firm News, Contractors and IR35
A number of businesses have received letters from HMRC asking for them to reconsider the employment status of their subcontractors. More often than not the letter is issued because the same subcontractors are engaged by you each month and often over a number of...
7 Nov 2017 | Firm News, Contractors and IR35
Within the accountancy profession, we have noticed a distinct increase in activity in this area from HMRC in recent days. A significant number of our clients in the Construction Industry have received letters from the “Wealthy Midsized Business Compliance – Employment...
1 Nov 2017 | Firm News, Personal Tax Planning, Self Assessment
HMRC have been phasing in the use of online personal tax accounts for the past couple of years. These online accounts are available to all UK tax payers (both personal and business), and allow you to manage your tax affairs online. With a secure registration process,...
10 Oct 2017 | Firm News, Personal Tax Planning, Self Assessment
As a fairly recent newly-wed, this one had passed me by until saw it flagged up on my Personal Tax Account. Although not eligible myself, it really was very simple to check, and so I’m keen to spread the word on this little-known perk of married life… The...
30 Aug 2017 | Firm News, Government and Budget
For many years, mortgage companies have requested to have a form SA302 to provide proof of income to support a mortgage application. This form is issued by HMRC and simply confirms the income that has been declared on the individual’s Self-Assessment Tax Return....