August 14, 2025
Know the rules for contractors & subs under CIS to avoid issues with HMRC.
Under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), HMRC applies specific tax rules to contractors and subcontractors in the
- All
- Budget Summary
- Business
- Business Support
- Capital allowances
- Capital Gains Tax
- Construction Industry Scheme
- Corporate Governance & Regulation
- Corporation Tax
- Customs Duties
- Duties
- Employee Benefits
- Employment & Payroll
- Employment Law
- Excise duties
- General
- HMRC notices
- Income Tax
- Inheritance Tax
- National Insurance
- Overseas personal tax issues
- Payroll
- Pension
- Personal
- Pubs and Hospitality
- Stamp Duty Land Tax
- Tax Diary
- Value Added Tax
August 14, 2025
SMI loans can help pay mortgage interest for those on benefits, but repayment is due when the home is sold.
Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) is a government-backed loan provided by the Department
August 14, 2025
Banks must now give 90 days’ notice before closing accounts, giving customers more time to respond.
Since April 2026, new government rules strengthen protections for individuals and small businesses
August 14, 2025
Trustees must manage assets, follow tax rules, and register with HMRC where required.
A trust is a legal arrangement in which a trustee, either an individual or a company, is entrusted with managing
August 13, 2025
A recent ruling has provided a timely reminder that substance trumps form in employment status disputes, and the mere insertion of a clause does not automatically change the employment status of
August 11, 2025
For many small business owners, the focus is on day-to-day operations. However, building long-term value is just as important, whether your aim is to sell in the future, attract investors, or secure
August 11, 2025
With the next UK Budget approaching, there is speculation about changes to tax rates, allowances, and reliefs. Acting now can help secure current benefits before any new rules take effect.
Key areas
August 7, 2025
The Bank of England has delivered welcome news for borrowers, announcing a rate cut that brings the bank rate down to 4% - its lowest level since March 2023. The quarter-point drop from 4.25% is the
August 7, 2025
Fit and proper test fee to jump from £150 to £700 under HMRC’s proposed AML supervision changes
Many businesses are monitored by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or certain professional bodies