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Public trust in charities has reached its highest level since 2014, according to research published by the Charity Commission.
By Jeremy KitsonPublished On: 05/08/2021According to the latest figures from Action Fraud the average loss from pension scams has reached £50,949 this year.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 05/08/2021HMRC has updated the guidance on salary sacrifice.
By Jamie SkeldingPublished On: 05/08/2021In response to HMRC's consultation on simplifying the rules relating to land and property, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has urged HMRC to abolish all VAT exemptions and remove all VAT options.
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 05/08/2021HMRC has issued guidance on claiming the fifth and final self-employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant.
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 05/08/2021HMRC has recently launched a consultation on how basis periods can be reformed for income tax for the self-employed.
By Steve HarcourtPublished On: 05/08/2021The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is being wound down on 30 September 2021 and data published by HMRC has revealed that 1.
By Kerrie GivenPublished On: 05/08/2021The Government has published draft clauses for the next Finance Bill, which broadly cover pre-announced policy changes.
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 05/08/2021State pension increases and the Triple Lock are back in the spotlight.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 03/08/2021Over £9 billion was invested in Child Trust Funds (CTFs) as of April 2020, according to new HMRC data.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 03/08/2021New statistics from HMRC show over £300bn invested in cash ISAs.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 03/08/2021The first six months of 2021 have been rewarding for investors, but the next six are uncertain.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 03/08/2021A leading pension think tank has examined this question ' but the findings aren't straightforward.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 03/08/2021As the UK emerges from the pandemic and economic activity resumes, HMRC are restarting their debt collection work and will be contacting customers who have fallen behind with their tax during this difficult time.
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 15/07/2021HMRC is reminding tax credit claimants that they have until 31 July 2021 to renew their claims.
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 07/07/2021HMRC has confirmed that almost 800,000 employees who have been working from home during the pandemic have already claimed tax relief on household related costs.
By Steve HarcourtPublished On: 07/07/2021The government has confirmed that employers of all sizes in England can now apply for £3,000 in extra funding to help them take on new apprentices.
By Morgan DaviesPublished On: 07/07/2021The government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) begins winding down from 1 July.
By Jamie SkeldingPublished On: 07/07/2021HMRC has launched nearly 13,000 investigations into alleged abuse of the government's coronavirus (COVID-19) financial support schemes.
By Kevin JohnsPublished On: 07/07/2021More than 282,000 working families used a Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) account during March 2021, according to figures from HMRC.
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 07/07/2021From 1 July 2021 there are changes to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and Land Transaction Tax (LTT) bands for residential property.
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 07/07/2021Three schemes were launched on 1 July to deal with VAT on business-to-consumer supplies of goods and services to EU customers.
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 07/07/2021The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until 30 September 2021 and the level of grant available to employers under the scheme will stay the same until 30 June 2021.
By Kevin JohnsPublished On: 28/06/2021Couples typically need £26,000 and single people need £19,000 a year for a comfortable retirement, new research reveals.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 14/06/2021
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