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From 1 February 2016 landlords and others involved in the rental of property will need to verify that their tenants have the right to be in the UK.

This is a further level of red tape that…

 HM Treasury have published a number of money saving strategies that are available this year. We have reproduced a number of the ideas below.

If you’re saving for a deposit for your first…

The Valuation Office Agency has issued the following warning regarding persons or organisations claiming to be able to reduce your council tax band for a fee.

“We are aware of a number of…

A review has been launched by George Osborne to make sure shoppers share in the reduction in VAT in future. At present, it seems that retailers, particularly the larger retailers, are pocking the…

George Osborne and his team seem to have a grudge against landlords and second home owners. From 1 April 2016, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) payable on the acquisition of residential property –…

At present smaller businesses are required to file accounts once a year with HMRC when their Self Assessment or Corporation Tax returns are filed.

HMRC are now moving towards the provision…

The government has also published its intention to change a number of other tax reporting issues. Some of the more impactful for smaller businesses and Self Assessment tax payers are reproduced below:

1. Simple…

 From 1 December 2015, the advisory fuel rates have changed to:

1400cc or less: petrol 11p per mile, LPG 7p per mile

1401-2000cc: petrol 13p per mile, LPG 9p per mile

Over…

1 January 2016 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 March 2015.

 19 January 2016 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 January 2016. (If you pay your tax electronically…