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Published on 16 September 2024

Why am I being asked for a VAT number to sell via an online platform?

Online platforms are now required to collect information about certain people selling goods or services through their site, and report it to HMRC. Because of this, they may have changed their sign-up processes (sometimes called ‘onboarding’ processes) and the questions they are asking. Here we help ...

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Published on 3 September 2024

Taxation of dividend income – have HMRC failed to keep up?

The dividend allowance has reduced significantly in recent times, and from 6 April 2024 is only £500. Anyone who receives dividends of more than £500 in a tax year will now have to pay tax on that income, unless their total income falls below the normal tax free personal allowance.But are HMRC ...

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Published on 30 August 2024

Elective Deductions Model (EDM) – an explainer for advisers

The EDM is a concerning model of engagement aimed at low paid workers in the temporary labour market, which exploits the fault line between employment law status and tax law status. We have had guidance on our website to help workers steer clear of the EDM for many years. However, recently there ...

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Published on 27 August 2024

Warning: Tax scam letter

We have been made aware of a fraudulent letter being sent to individuals, supposedly from HMRC, asking them to send identification and business documents by email. We have checked with HMRC and this letter is a scam. Here we look at the ways you can protect yourself against this scam, and the ...

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Published on 19 August 2024

Do you understand how income tax works?

A recent poll suggests a lot of adults in the UK do not understand how income tax works. It is important to know how income tax works, as it might affect decisions you make in relation to work or your finances. In this article we try to demystify income tax and how different rates apply to your ...

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