Advisory fuel rates for company cars

Feb 23, 2024

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 March 2024.

The guidance states: 'you can use the previous rates for up to one month from the date the new…

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Double-cab pickups go back to being vans as guidance reversed

Feb 21, 2024

Just a week after HMRC released new guidance that classed double-cab pickups as cars rather than vans, the government reversed the decision.

On 19 February, HMRC confirmed that it's reversing…

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HMRC warns self assessment taxpayers as scam referrals rise

Feb 19, 2024

HMRC is warning people to be wary of bogus tax refund offers following the self assessment deadline on 31 January.

The tax authority says that fraudsters could set their sights on self assessment…

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Pensions income needed to retire rises

Feb 09, 2024

The amount needed for a single person to have a moderate retirement has risen to £31,300, according to the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).

The rising cost of living and an…

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Over one million miss self assessment deadline

Feb 07, 2024

Over one million self assessment taxpayers missed the filing deadline at midnight on 31 January, according to data published by HMRC.

A record 11.5 million taxpayers did file their 2022/23 self…

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Clarity on new border checks is vital, says BCC

Jan 30, 2024

The government must clarify plans around new customs processes as firms remain in the dark about crucial aspects of their operation, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

The first phase…

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Tax cuts may have to be scrapped due to 'economic bind', warns IFS

Jan 26, 2024

Tax cut promises may need to be scrapped as a result of the UK being in an 'unfortunate economic and fiscal bind', the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned.

The next government…

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Only a third of UK adults confident with self assessment

Jan 22, 2024

Just 35% of UK adults are confident they could complete the self assessment tax return form correctly, according to research by Standard Life.

Three in ten UK adults admit they do not feel confident…

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Raise VAT threshold to £100,000, says FSB

Jan 18, 2024

The government should raise the turnover threshold for VAT from £85,000 to £100,000, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

The business group said that this would give firms…

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