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Has a pay rise quietly increased your tax bill?

Has a pay rise quietly increased your tax bill?

Many employees and business owners have welcomed higher earnings over the past few years. However, for a growing number of taxpayers, a larger salary does not necessarily mean significantly more money in their pocket. The reason is a process known as fiscal drag....
Is your spouse paying more tax than necessary?

Is your spouse paying more tax than necessary?

Married couples and civil partners are taxed separately for Capital Gains Tax (CGT), meaning each person has their own annual tax position. However, with careful planning, transferring assets between spouses or civil partners can sometimes help reduce their overall...
Do you know who must register for VAT?

Do you know who must register for VAT?

Businesses must register for VAT if their taxable turnover exceeds the VAT registration threshold, or if they expect it to exceed the threshold in certain circumstances. The VAT registration threshold is currently £90,000. The threshold applies to the value of...
Could your business recover more VAT?

Could your business recover more VAT?

If your business is VAT registered, you can usually reclaim VAT on many of the goods and services you buy for business purposes. However, many businesses fail to claim everything to which they are entitled  and may be able to recover more VAT. You can normally...
Could you claim tax relief for property repairs?

Could you claim tax relief for property repairs?

Property owners often incur costs for repairs, and understanding which costs can be deducted is important when calculating taxable property income. You can generally claim tax relief for repairs carried out on a property business, provided the cost relates to...