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Avoiding the car fuel benefit charge

Avoiding the car fuel benefit charge

Employees with company cars may be paying unnecessary tax on private fuel, when reimbursing the cost of private fuel in full can often remove the car fuel benefit charge altogether. Where an employee is provided with a company car and fuel for private use, the default...
Could you claim the Small Pool Allowance?

Could you claim the Small Pool Allowance?

Writing-down allowances (WDAs) are a type of capital allowance that let you deduct a percentage of an asset’s value from your taxable profits each year. In some cases, you may be able to claim more relief using other capital allowances, such as the Annual...
Construction Industry Scheme changes

Construction Industry Scheme changes

As part of the Budget measures, the government confirmed plans to make some changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). From 6 April 2026, HMRC will be able to take immediate action where a business makes or receives a payment that it knew, or should...
Selling your UK home and living abroad

Selling your UK home and living abroad

If you live abroad and sell your UK home, you may have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any gain made since 5 April 2015. Only the portion of the gain made after 5 April 2015 is liable for tax. One of the most commonly used and valuable exemptions from CGT is Private...
Student jobs paying tax

Student jobs paying tax

Students that work may need to pay Income Tax and National Insurance. Employers are required to calculate the amount of tax they need to pay on the basis that the students would be working for the rest of the tax year. This means that an overpayment of income tax can...