Workers and self-employed business owners who claim tax credits, Child Benefit or Guardian’s Allowance have just one month left to switch their Post Office card account, it has been warned.
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Almost one million taxpayers handed late submission penalty after missing Self Assessment deadline
Nearly one million taxpayers have been fined after failing to submit their tax return on or before the 28 February Self Assessment deadline, it has been revealed.
How would an Online Sales Tax affect your business?
The UK Government is set to assess whether to introduce an Online Sales Tax (OST) as a solution to the tax imbalance in the retail sector.
Research shows rent collection exceeds pre-pandemic levels in commercial sector
The UK industrial and commercial sector has bounced back strongly from the pandemic, according to new research.
HMRC to close helplines one day a week to clear backlog
VAT and Corporation Tax helplines at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will close for one day a week to help clear the backlog built up during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is ‘greenwashing’ and how can you spot it?
With climate change on most people’s agenda, and an increasing pressure on individuals to operate in an environmentally friendly way, companies may use this to their advantage to secure investment.
UK cyber security industry breaks growth records despite pandemic
The UK cyber security industry grew by a record-breaking 14 per cent throughout the coronavirus pandemic, a major study has revealed.
Making Tax Digital for VAT – What you need to know
The next few years will see several significant changes to taxation, including, more immediately, the further expansion of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT in April this year.
Marriage Allowance: Can you claim up to £1,220 in tax relief this Valentine’s Day?
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is calling on spouses and civil partners to sign up for the Marriage Allowance this Valentine’s Day.
How accessible is the Help to Grow: Management scheme?
The Government launched the Help to Grow: Management scheme in August 2021 with the aim to provide the leaders of small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) with training to encourage growth, boost productivity and secure investment opportunities.