Chancellor takes difficult decisions as Budget date set

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said she was taking difficult decisions after a Treasury spending audit revealed £22 billion of unfunded pledges.

Ms Reeves confirmed that the Autumn…

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Freelancers want to see fairer, simpler tax system from Autumn Budget

Freelancers want to see Chancellor Rachel Reeves use the Autumn Budget to move towards a fairer, simpler tax system, according to the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed…

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Reforms to IHT, CGT and NI 'could raise over £20 billion a year'

The Resolution Foundation has suggested that reforms to inheritance tax (IHT), capital gains tax (CGT) and national insurance (NI) could raise more than £20 billion a year.

The Foundation…

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No tax changes for online sellers

People selling unwanted items online can continue to do so without any new tax obligations, HMRC has confirmed.

The reminder comes as online platforms start sharing sales data with HMRC from…

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Latest guidance for employers

HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The December issue has information on various topics, including:

  • employer National Insurance contributions and Employment…

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UK economy returns to growth as inflation dips

The UK economy grew for the first time in three months in November, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

ONS figures showed an expansion of 0.1% in GDP after the economy…

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Chancellor unveils plan to cut red tape

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled plans to cut red tape as the government aims to kickstart economic growth.

The government says its Action Plan will save businesses across the country…

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Scottish government cuts LBTT to help home buyers

On 15 July, the Scottish government reduced the rate of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) following a similar reduction to the rate of residential Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) announced by …

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Advisory fuel rates for company cars

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published which take effect from 1 September 2020. The rates only apply to employees using a company car. The guidance states:

'You can use…

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