HMRC has launched a new online voluntary NICs payment service. The government says the new service will make it easier for customers to check for and fill any gaps in their National Insurance record to help increase their State Pension. It also said that the new Check your State Pension... read more →
May
03
May
03
HMRC has updated guidance on when tax relief is available on travel expenses for staff who work from home. The tax authority is responding to the growth of flexible or hybrid basis working contracts, particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic. HMRC confirmed that ‘under such arrangements, the employee will have a... read more →
May
03
The government is being urged to implement reforms to the Research and Development (R&D) tax relief system in order to avoid hurting small companies by the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce. A report released by the Chamber found that recent changes by HMRC and a 'wild west' regulatory system in regard... read more →
May
03
One in ten highly skilled freelancers are currently out of work due to the impact of reforms to IR35 tax legislation, according to research published by the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE). IPSE's survey of more than 1,300 contractors in highly skilled roles found that 21% are... read more →
May
03
HMRC's pilot scheme for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is now live. Accountants, agents and individuals are able to sign up to the pilot and test the programme out. The pilot aims to assess the MTD for ITSA reporting environment, with an initial focus... read more →
Apr
06
The introduction of the UK’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) in 1999 is the single most successful economic policy in a generation, according to the Resolution Foundation. The NMW has increased the pay of the UK’s lowest paid workers by £6,000 a year compared to their earnings simply rising in line... read more →
Apr
06
New measures aim to 'break the spell' of financial fraudsters by giving payment providers more time, according to draft legislation published by the government. Until now, payment service providers such as banks have generally been required to process payments by the end of the following business day, giving a limited... read more →