In response to political pressure over the abolition of the 10% tax rate, the Chancellor has announced some late tax changes. How should you, in turn, respond?
Published 05.06.2008
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement didn’t offer much cheer. But was there anything positive in it for you or your business?
Published 14.12.2011
A colleague is planning to start up a small business in his spare time. However, he wants to know whether or not he’ll need to pay Class 2 National Insurance (NI) contributions each week. What’s the
score?
Published 24.03.2005
In the last Budget the Chancellor announced age-related tax-free allowances would be phased out, but this won’t take full effect until 2015. If you’ll be 65 by next April, how can you make the most
of higher allowances while they last?
Published 25.10.2012
The Chancellor announced a substantial hike in the thresholds for basic rate tax and NI. At first sight these look generous, but looks can be deceiving. How much better off might you be from April
2019?
Published 13.11.2018
Government tinkering with the tax rates and allowances now means you should approach working out your tax bill differently. Relying on usual practice or HMRC to get it right might mean paying too
much. How can you ensure you don’t?
Published 26.05.2017
For 2016/17 using your basic personal tax-free allowance, starting tax rate and the new zero rate bands for savings income and dividends allows you to engineer up to £22,000 tax free. How is it done?
Published 28.06.2016
Mr Osborne backed up some stark warnings in his Budget with serious tweaks to the tax regime. Here’s our take on a couple of the most important changes.
Published 07.07.2010
The Taxman has sent you a tax code. He says that the higher tax allowance you are entitled to, for those aged over 65, has been reduced, as your income is greater than the limit allowed. Can you
sidestep the Taxman’s rules?
Published 06.11.2008