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REMINDER – PLEASE SEND US HMRC CORRESPONDENCE

REMINDER – PLEASE SEND US HMRC CORRESPONDENCE

Date posted: 19th Feb 2025

We have noted on certain occasions HMRC have not replied to our correspondence, instead replying to the taxpayer as if they had written the letter, we have sent…

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Starting a business as a sole trader

Starting a business as a sole trader

Date posted: 17th Feb 2025

When starting a business, there are various decisions to make and tasks to perform.

One of the first questions to address is whether to run the business as a sole trader, whether to set up a partnership with others or whether to form a company.

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HMRC are recruiting – what does this mean?

HMRC are recruiting – what does this mean?

Date posted: 17th Feb 2025

It is understood that HMRC are recruiting 5,000 more tax officials over the next five years to help reduce the “tax gap.

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Member’s voluntary liquidations – watch for the “phoenix rules”!

Member’s voluntary liquidations – watch for the “phoenix rules”!

Date posted: 17th Feb 2025

The end of the tax year is approaching and there are planned changes to capital gains tax rates from 6 April 2025

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Due to receive a bonus?  – watch for the 60% tax trap!

Due to receive a bonus? – watch for the 60% tax trap!

Date posted: 17th Feb 2025

A lot of businesses will pay high performing employees a year-end bonus before the end of the tax year.

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Over one million tax returns were filed late – HMRC due a windfall!

Over one million tax returns were filed late – HMRC due a windfall!

Date posted: 13th Feb 2025

We understand that an estimated 1.1 million taxpayers did not file their 2023/24 tax returns by the due date of 31 January 2025.

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Double cab pick up – Last Chance Saloon

Double cab pick up – Last Chance Saloon

Date posted: 20th Jan 2025

As we have reported previously (https://www.cliveowen.com/2024/11/double-cab-pick-up-taxtreatment/) different tax rules will apply to double cab pick-ups from April 2025.

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Topping up your national insurance record – the window is closing!

Topping up your national insurance record – the window is closing!

Date posted: 20th Jan 2025

As we have explained in previous updates, the opportunity to consider increasing your state pension entitlement by voluntarily contributing towards “gaps” in your national insurance record between April 2006 and April 2016 will end on 5 April 2025.

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The VAT flat rate scheme – what is it?

The VAT flat rate scheme – what is it?

Date posted: 20th Jan 2025

The VAT flat rate scheme is a simplified flat rate scheme which can be used by smaller businesses to save time and effort.

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What to do if you cannot pay your tax bill

What to do if you cannot pay your tax bill

Date posted: 20th Jan 2025

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, you may find that come 31 January 2025 you are struggling to pay your Self Assessment tax bill.

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