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Claiming Child Trust Fund cash
If you turned 18 on or after 1 September 2020, there may be cash waiting for you in a dormant Child Trust Fund (CTF).
If your children recently turned 18 you should check to see if they have claimed the money, to which
Present self-employed NIC rates
Most self-employed people are required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs) if their profits are £12,570 or more a year. Class 4 NIC rates for the tax year 2024-25 are 6% for chargeable profits between
Could an interest rate reduction reduce government expenditure?
A 1% reduction in the Bank Rate would reduce the UK government’s annual interest charges on the national debt, but the exact amount of the reduction depends on the proportion of the debt that is sensitive to changes in
What is the new National Wealth Fund
The UK’s new National Wealth Fund (NWF) represents a significant shift in the government’s approach to fostering economic growth and addressing climate change. Established by the Labour government, the NWF is designed to
Advising HMRC about additional income
There is an online tool available on GOV.UK that allows taxpayers to check if they need to advise HMRC about additional income they receive. The online tool can be found at
Claim tax deduction for working from home
Employees who are working from home may be eligible to claim a tax deduction on certain work-related bills. If their employer does not cover these expenses or allowances, they can claim tax relief directly from
Could you claim Pension Credits?
Pension Credits can provide extra income to those over State Pension age and on a low income. The credits were first introduced back in 2003 to help keep retired people out of poverty.
The Department for Work and
Carry forward a company trading loss
There are a significant number of reliefs available to businesses that suffer losses. Certain losses that your company has not used in any other way can be carried forwards against profits in future accounting periods.
CGT Gift Hold-Over Relief
Gift Hold-Over Relief is a tax relief that defers the payment of Capital Gains Tax (CGT). It can be claimed when assets, including certain shares, are gifted or sold below their market value to benefit the buyer. This
Medical and dental care for employees
There is no requirement for employers to pay tax and National Insurance on certain health benefits covered by tax concessions or exemptions. For example, there is no requirement to report employees’ medical or dental
Business sectors subject to AML regulation
In the UK, certain business sectors are required to register with a regulatory body, such as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) purposes. These sectors include:
Money Service Businesses
Negative equity
Negative equity occurs when the value of an asset, typically a property, falls below the outstanding balance on the loan or mortgage secured against it. In other words, the amount owed on the mortgage is greater than the
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