HMRC are currently sending tax credit claimants their annual renewal packs. The renewal process allows HMRC to finalise tax credit awards for the 2023/2024 year and set up new renewal claims for 2024/2025 (if appropriate). Universal credit is gradually replacing tax credits and so, like last year, t...
If you are hiring a carer or personal assistant, whether funded through government money, or privately, you can use our new flowchart to help you work out what, if anything, you need to do about tax. For example, if you are hiring someone and the nature of the arrangement is an ‘employment’ you...
If you are struggling financially, you may be tempted to withdraw money from your pension to help you out. This may not always be a good idea. There is a minimum age to take money from a UK registered pension (usually 55). If you take money out sooner, you are likely to face large tax charges. The s...
Starting any new job can be daunting, but in flexible work, pay, tax or benefits can be more complicated than usual. Flexible working covers many different types of arrangements – temporary, casual, platform, contracting, flexitime, remote working etc. If you have any questions about your tax positi...
Since the umbrella company consultation closed in August 2023, we have written several articles for ContractorUK on the topic, which we summarise here....
As it’s a new tax year, some sole traders, partnerships or landlords may be tempted to throw away last tax year’s receipts. Business records can include documents such as bank statements, sales invoices and expense receipts. However, there is a legal requirement to keep these records to support the ...