Tax Tips and News
Treasury under pressure to debate probate 'tax'
Newsletter issue - April 2019. In its commentary on the economic and fiscal outlook published alongside details of the Spring Statement, the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) has pointed out that the government has altered its proposed schedule of fees payable for an application for a grant of probate. The new rates take effect from…Read More
Making Tax Digital update
Newsletter issue - April 2019.VAT-registered businesses with a taxable turnover above the VAT threshold are required to use the Making Tax Digital (MTD) service to keep records digitally and use software to submit their VAT returns from 1 April 2019. The exception to this is a small minority of VAT-registered businesses with more complex requirements.…Read More
Employee mileage allowances
Newsletter issue - April 2019.Confusion often arises over differing tax treatment of mileage allowances paid to employees using their own cars for business, and those provided with a company car. An employee using their own car for work can claim a mileage allowance from their employer, which is designed to cover the costs of fuel…Read More
NMW and NLW increases take effect
Newsletter issue - April 2019. New rates for the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) (aged 25 and over) apply from 1 April 2019, and employers must ensure that they implement them accordingly. The rates are as follows: 25 and over - £8.21 per hour; 21- to 24-year-olds - £7.70 an hour;…Read More
April questions and answers
Newsletter issue - April 2019.Q. I have some permanent employees and I also pay temporary workers as and when I need extra help. I understand that changes have recently been made to the rules concerning payslips. Could you please provide some clarification? A. Prior to April 2019, employers were only obliged to give payslips to…Read More
April key tax dates
Newsletter issue - April 2019. 1 - Making Tax Digital mandated for all VAT customers (Except those that have been deferred) 5 - End of 2018/19 tax year. Last day to use up your annual exemptions for capital gains tax, inheritance tax and ISA's 6 - Start of the 2019/20 tax year 14 - Return…Read More