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Published on 11 January 2023

High income child benefit charge – relationship changes

If you move in with your partner, or if you separate, then your liability to the high income child benefit charge might be affected. We have recently updated our guidance to help you understand how the charge might be impacted by such a change in circumstances, and what to do when you are completing...

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Published on 9 January 2023

Hiring a carer? – 5 key things you must understand

Taking on a carer or personal assistant (PA), whether funded through government money, or privately, can provide you with independence, choice and control. However it also brings some responsibilities. To help you meet those responsibilities, this article briefly explains five key things you must...

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Published on 6 January 2023

Help! My PAYE code has recently been changed to a K code

We have recently heard about individuals who have had their tax code changed - to a K code - to collect a tax return late filing penalty debt. This has severely affected their take-home pay. In this article we tell you what to do if this has happened to you. ...

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Published on 19 December 2022

SEISS claimants – have you received a letter from HMRC?

The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants were available to help support eligible sole-traders and partners in partnerships during the coronavirus pandemic. HMRC are checking that individuals who claimed the fourth and/or fifth SEISS grants were eligible to do so. The aim of the le...

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Published on 15 December 2022

Help available for the self-employed when completing tax returns

Are you one of the many self-employed people intending to complete your online Self Assessment tax return over the festive period? If you are worried about doing this, then read on to find out about the helpful guidance available on our website. Many sole-traders and partners will be completing t...

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Published on 8 December 2022

Claiming benefits if you are behind on your taxes

Some workers, especially those delivering goods or takeaways in the gig economy, may be struggling to earn enough money. If options for other work are limited, benefits can be a lifeline. But what if you are behind on your taxes? Does this mean you can’t claim benefits? ...

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