Change to IHT on pensions proposals HMRC has published a policy statement announcing an important change to its plans to include pension savings in an individual’s estate for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes. What’s the full story? In her first budget last Autumn Rachael Reeves dropped a number of bombshells. Find the Help You Need ... Read More
Time off for fertility treatment? A survey by Fertility Matters at Work has revealed that more than one-third of employees undergoing fertility treatment have resigned or are considering resigning because of the physical and emotional toll. Is there a right to time off for fertility treatment? Employees have no specific statutory right to take time ... Read More
HMRC’s new compliance check service HMRC has published a collection of videos and notes to help if you’re picked for a compliance check. Is HMRC’s new service worth a look or is it just official propaganda? What’s a compliance check? Contrary to what you might have heard, a compliance check is not a tax enquiry. ... Read More
Income sharing trouble for separated couple After a couple separated one spouse received income from letting the property she jointly owned with her estranged spouse. HMRC taxed all the income on her. Was it right to do so or should her spouse have been taxed on half the income? The facts of the case At ... Read More
MONTHLY FOCUS: INTRODUCING R35 The rules known as IR35 are complicated in practice. In this Monthy Focus, we introduce the rules and explain the contractual factors HMRC will look at when considering whether they apply to a particular engagement. Page Content:- 1. IR35, what is it and how does it affect tax and NI? What ... Read More
Scammers already targeting pensioners over winter fuel payments hishing attacks are already being sent to pensioners purporting to be from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). What’s going on and how can you avoid becoming a victim? Last week we reported on the government’s announcement on winter fuel payments for 2025/26. According to a ... Read More
Winter fuel payments to be clawed back via tax system A government U-turn on the winter fuel payment was announced this week, with a new means-tested threshold. How will this work in practice? Get the Help you Need. see our Personal Tax Services. Recent weeks have been rife with speculation that the government would announce ... Read More
The benefits of AI training Corndel’s 2025 Workplace Training Report has revealed that only 39% of employees have received AI training from their employers. What are the benefits of training your staff in the use of AI in the workplace? For more Help Managing your Business see our Accounting Services. It’s likely that many of ... Read More
Is it a fix? HMRC’s updated employment status tool HMRC has revamped its “check employment status for tax” tool (CEST) and amended its guidance. What’s new and is it any better than the previous version at deciding on a worker’s employment status? Why is status important? For many years HMRC has targeted workers who provide ... Read More
New PAYE procedure being overlooked If you pay foreign employees or those who work abroad, you might need to take steps immediately because of new tax rules. What’s the full story? Accountancy and tax organisations are warning employers that they are at risk of falling foul of HMRC if they don’t follow the new tax ... Read More
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