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Alcohol duty changes

Alcohol duty changes

Changes in the way alcohol is taxed came into effect on 1 August 2023. The new system of calculating alcohol duty for all alcoholic drinks will be made using standardised tax bands based on alcohol by volume (ABV). This replaces the previous alcohol duty system,...
Tax on property you inherit

Tax on property you inherit

If you inherit property, you are usually not liable to pay tax on the inheritance you receive. This is because any Inheritance Tax (IHT) due should be paid out of the deceased’s estate before any cash or assets are distributed to the estate beneficiaries. ...
Getting a SA302 tax calculation

Getting a SA302 tax calculation

The SA302 tax calculation and tax year overview documents are commonly used as evidence of income for loan or mortgage purposes for the self-employed. The forms have become more widely used since the mortgage rules have required evidence of income for the...
Pension Credits

Pension Credits

Pension Credits can provide extra income to those over State Pension age and on a low income. The credits were first introduced in 2003 to help keep retired people out of poverty. There are two main parts to Pension Credit. The first part is referred to as the...
Cannot pay your tax on time?

Cannot pay your tax on time?

The second payment on account for Self-Assessment taxpayers for the 2022-23 tax year is due on 31 July 2023. Taxpayers are usually required to pay their Income Tax liabilities in three instalments each year. The first payment was due on 31 January 2023. The final...