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Claiming tax relief on professional training

Claiming tax relief on professional training

Keeping your skills and knowledge up to date is important but the cost of professional training can add up. If you are self-employed some training costs may be claimed as allowable business expenses. Training costs can usually be claimed where the course helps you...
Have you checked your State Pension forecast recently?

Have you checked your State Pension forecast recently?

Your State Pension forecast can help you plan for retirement by showing how much State Pension you could be entitled to, when you can claim it and whether there are ways to increase your entitlement.  The online forecast service...
Do you need to pay tax on money received from family?

Do you need to pay tax on money received from family?

Receiving money from a family member can be a welcome source of financial support, but many people are unsure whether they need to pay tax on it. In most cases, the person receiving a gift does not pay Income Tax on money given by family. However, the gift could have...
Tax-free childcare, are you missing out?

Tax-free childcare, are you missing out?

With childcare costs continuing to rise, many working families could be missing out on valuable support through the Tax-Free Childcare scheme. The scheme helps eligible parents pay for registered childcare by providing a government top-up on their contributions. For...
Tax benefits of giving assets to charity

Tax benefits of giving assets to charity

Most people are aware that cash donations to a charity can qualify for tax relief. However, it is less well known that gifts of land, property and qualifying shares can also provide valuable tax advantages. If you donate land, property or shares to a UK charity, or...