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Published on 23 December 2024

Feel like you are paying too much tax on your Christmas job?

When you start a new job, particularly a temporary or part time job during the Christmas season, you may find that your first take home pay isn’t quite what you expected. Here we set out some common reasons for this, and explain why you shouldn’t panic!

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Published on 19 December 2024

Gig workers – help with completing your first tax return

Are you self-employed and run your business using online platforms such as Deliveroo, Uber or TikTok Marketplace? If you are trying to complete your tax return for the first time, this article gives you some information about accessing, filling in and submitting your tax return, and provides you ...

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Published on 16 December 2024

New HMRC guidance highlights the risks of Managed Service Companies

HMRC’s latest ‘Spotlight’ warns about Managed Service Company tax rules and gives further information about when they might apply. These rules can affect agency or umbrella company workers who work through a limited company, where the company has been set up and is run for them by someone ...

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Published on 10 December 2024

Scottish Budget 2025-26

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) and its Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) respond to the Finance and Public Administration Committee’s invitation to provide written evidence on the Scottish Budget 2025-26.

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Published on 6 December 2024

Use HMRC’s new tool to identify any umbrella pay problems

HMRC have released a new online tool that can help umbrella company workers understand whether their pay and deductions are being handled properly. Here we tell you more about how it works and explain why it couldn’t have come at a better time! 

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