Making sure gifts to employees are tax-free

Dec 04, 2019

Some employers may wish to give a small gift to their employees. As long as the employer meets the relevant conditions, no tax charge will arise on the employee.

A tax exemption is available…

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Advisory fuel rates for company cars

Dec 04, 2019

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published which took effect from 1 December 2019. The guidance states: 'You can use the previous rates for up to one month from the date the new rates…

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HMRC offers tips on avoiding Self Assessment tax scams

Dec 04, 2019

HMRC is giving information to taxpayers to help them avoid scams ahead of the Self Assessment deadline.

HMRC is warning millions of Self Assessment taxpayers to be aware of fraudsters in the…

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Check employment status for tax tool update

Dec 04, 2019

HMRC has issued an update to the Check employment status tool (CEST) in advance of the introduction of new tax rules proposed for individuals who provide their personal services via an 'intermediary'…

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Temporary pensions tax arrangement for NHS staff

Dec 04, 2019

In a letter in November 2019, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, has agreed to a temporary commitment to make payments to certain clinical staff outside of the NHS pension…

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HMRC issues guidance on cryptoassets

Dec 04, 2019

HMRC has published guidance for people who hold cryptoassets, typically cryptocurrency or Bitcoin, explaining what taxes they may need to pay and what records they need to keep. HMRC has also published…

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Latest guidance for employers

Dec 04, 2019

HMRC has issued the latest Employer Bulletin. This issue includes articles on a number of areas including:

  • guidance for employers on reporting PAYE information in real time when…

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Research and Development spend

Dec 04, 2019

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that UK businesses spent £25 billion on Research and Development (R&D) in 2018.

Data from the ONS showed that total R&D expenditure increased…

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