The Government has announced there will be greater scrutiny on the reporting of all crypto transactions, including for cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will now require cryptoasset reporting in Self-Assessment tax returns by requiring separate…
The abolition of the pensions Lifetime Allowance, (LTA) which was announced in the Spring Budget, releases people to save as much as they like into their schemes. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt abolished the allowance, which is the limit on how much people…
Pension savers were given a boost by two key announcements made by the Chancellor, during his Spring Budget. The lifetime allowance of £1.07 million that can be saved into a pension has been scrapped with no upward limit now existing…
To obtain a full state pension upon retiring, individuals need to have built up a required 35 years of NI contributions. Those missing the full 35 years of contributions face receiving a reduced State Pension when retiring. For those who…
The Government has announced a shake-up in how Benefits in Kind (BIK) are paid. The move will allow tax agents to run payroll BIK on behalf of clients for the first time. The Government says it will help to reduce…
Maximising your pension allowances can help you achieve your retirement goals and ensure that you have enough money to live on when you retire. The UK Government provides several pension allowances, and it's important to understand these allowances and how…
An individual savings account (ISA) is a tax-efficient way to save or invest your money. Each tax year, you can invest up to a certain amount of money into your ISA tax-free, known as your ISA allowance. The current ISA…
It is that stressful time of year again with the payroll year-end fast approaching. Payroll year-end ties in with the tax year-end, which is 5 April. The deadline for submitting details to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is 31 May.…
People planning to claim the UK state pension have been advised to check their National Insurance (NI) record to identify any shortfalls in their payment history. NI contributions, or lack of them, can affect a person’s entitlement to the state pension in…
Workers across the UK will get a pay rise from April as higher National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates are introduced. According to the Government, around two million of the UK’s lowest-paid workers will benefit from the rise in the National…
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