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Tax Diary June/July 2025

1 June 2025 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31...

Definition of R&D for tax purposes

When claiming tax relief or capital allowances on R&D, it’s crucial to ensure activities meet...

Tax treatment of income after cessation

After a business closes, income can still arise. Post-cessation receipts must be properly reported and...

Tax refunds for dissolved companies

Dissolving a company ends its legal existence — but unresolved assets become property of the...

Tax relief if required to work from home

If employees must work from home and their employer does not reimburse certain costs, they...

Is income from hobbies taxable?

Not every money-making hobby counts as a business for tax purposes. Knowing when a hobby...

State Benefits – What is taxable and what is not

Not all state benefits are tax-free! Some, like the State Pension and Carer’s Allowance, are...

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity might sound like something only big corporations need to worry about, but in truth...

Access to Funding and Credit

For many small business owners, getting access to funding feels like trying to squeeze water...

VAT Road Fuel Scale Charges

The new VAT road fuel scale charges applicable from 1 May 2025 to 30 April...

Repeal of furnished holiday lets regime

From April 2025, holiday lets lose their special tax treatment. Landlords must prepare for new...

Reminder of Employer NIC changes from April 25

A reminder that increases to the rate of National Insurance contributions (NICs) that are paid...

Less than a year before MTD for Income Tax starts

MTD for Income Tax kicks off in April 2026 for those earning over £50k. Digital...

Have you set up your Personal Tax Account yet?

Skip the phone queues. Your Personal Tax Account lets you manage everything from tax codes...

More in line for savings boost

From April 2025, more low-income workers on Universal Credit can join Help to Save. Save...