HMRC notices
Tax gap remains at 5.1%
The tax gap for the 2020-21 tax year has been published and remains at 5.1%. This is the second lowest
Read MoreStandards for tax agents
HMRC last published guidance on the standard for agents in January 2018 (updating the first set of
Read MoreIntrastat – trading goods with EU
Intrastat declarations were historically used to collect information on the movement of goods from the UK
Read MoreIncome excluded from a property business
HMRC publishes a list of income streams that are excluded from a UK property business. The list includes
Read MoreHoliday lets occupancy check
The furnished holiday let (FHL) rules allow holiday lettings of properties that meet certain conditions
Read MoreISAs 2022-23
The maximum amount that can be invested in an ISA in the current (2022-23) tax year is £20,000.
ISA’s
Read MoreWriting off a director’s loan
An overdrawn director’s loan account is created when a director (or other close family member) ‘borrows’
Read MoreHMRC names avoidance scheme promoters
HMRC has used new powers introduced in the Finance Act 2022 to name tax avoidance schemes and their
Read MoreWhen does a partnership exist?
A partnership is a relatively simple way for two or more legal persons to set up and run a business
Read MoreWhat is a wasting asset?
A wasting asset is an asset which has a predictable life of 50 years or less. HMRC’s guidance is clear
Read MoreWhen does a partnership exist?
A partnership is a relatively simple way for two or more persons to set up and run a business together
Read MoreOverview of Digital Services Tax (DST)
The UK’s Digital Services Tax (DST) came into operation on 1 April 2020. This tax is designed to ensure
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