by admin | Feb 13, 2025 | Construction Industry Scheme
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requires contractors to deduct tax from subcontractor payments and file monthly returns with HMRC. Even if no payments are made, nil returns must be submitted to avoid penalties. The CIS is a specialised set of rules...
by admin | Feb 13, 2025 | Employee Benefits
If you use a company car for private travel, it's taxed as a Benefit in Kind (BIK). The tax rate depends on the car’s list price and CO2 emissions—low-emission vehicles get tax breaks. Use HMRC’s online tool to check and update your company car...
by admin | Feb 13, 2025 | Income Tax
Tax on rental income from jointly owned property depends on ownership shares, unless part of a partnership. Married couples default to a 50/50 split unless they notify HMRC of a different income allocation based on actual ownership proportions. When property is...
by admin | Feb 13, 2025 | Capital Gains Tax
Separation and divorce can create tax implications, particularly Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on asset transfers. New rules from April 2023 extend the ‘no gain/no loss’ period, helping spouses manage tax efficiently. Private Residence Relief may also...
by admin | Feb 13, 2025 | General
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 5 February and in a 7-2 vote decided to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.5%. The two remaining members voted to reduce the rate further to 4.25%. This was the third interest rate cut...
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