HMRC are introducing evidence requirements for claims for tax relief on employment expenses. These requirements come into force on 14 October 2024. As a result, HMRC are also making changes to the process for claiming tax relief on employment expenses. This is to try to ensure HMRC only pay tax ...

With only a few weeks until the 31 October 2024 deadline for submitting a paper self assessment tax return, HMRC have confirmed that they will accept tax returns that have been downloaded and printed from GOV.UK, provided they are correctly completed and signed. We have welcomed this news.

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has welcomed a decision by HMRC that will make it easier for taxpayers to file a paper tax return.

Because of the ‘Tipping Act’, which came into force on 1 October 2024, more workers may now receive tips or receive them in different ways. Here we remind you that tips are taxable income and point you to the guidance on our website that explains what this means for you. 

If you own rental property jointly with one or more people, make sure you understand how the income is split between you and the other owner(s) for tax purposes. The rules can vary depending on how the property is owned, and whether or not you and the co-owner are married or in a civil partnership.

Starting or returning to studying this autumn? Planning on earning some money to help fund your way through your course? It’s important to understand your tax. Working students are taxed in the same way as other employees. This means that if you get an employed job – for example working shifts ...