Share schemes expanded

Share schemes expanded

Several investment schemes provide a basket of tax reliefs to individuals who are prepared to risk their money by subscribing for new shares in small trading companies.

Crack down on cloned companies

Crack down on cloned companies

The National Crime Agency estimates that £78m was lost in cloned companies scams in 2020 and that is probably an underestimate as many frauds are not reported.

Home buyers to pay less stamp duty

Home buyers to pay less stamp duty

The Chancellor has announced that the entry threshold for SDLT payable on residential properties would double to £250,000 for deals completed on or after 23 September 2022.

VAT portal to close

VAT portal to close

All VAT registered businesses are now required to file VAT returns using MTD-compatible software and keep VAT records in a digital format. This applies from the start of the first VAT period for newly registered businesses.

Paying your income tax bill

Paying your income tax bill

Many self-employed people will find January 2023 a tough month as it is predicted that domestic fuel bills will increase again and income tax payments will be due.