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Autumn Statement 2022
Autumn Statement 2022

Autumn Statement 2022 On 17 November 2022, the government undertook the third fiscal statement in as many months, against a backdrop of rising inflation and economic recession. The Chancellor laid out three core priorities of stability, growth and public services. The...

Mini Budget – September 2022
Mini Budget – September 2022

Chancellor brings forward further medium-term fiscal plan measures As the saying goes, a week is a long time in politics. However, recent events have been unprecedented. At the Mini Budget a new Prime Minister and Chancellor launched a new agenda, ‘The Growth Plan’....

Spring Statement 2022

Spring Statement 2022 Against a backdrop of rising inflation, Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented his first Spring Statement on Wednesday 23 March 2022. In his Spring Statement, the Chancellor announced a cut in fuel duty for petrol and diesel as he sought to ease the...

Self-Assessment – More Time to Pay

HMRC has announced further help for Self-Assessment taxpayers, by extending the late payment penalty deadline until 1 April 2021.  Under normal circumstances, a 5% penalty would be incurred on any tax payments which were due by 31 January 2021 and are still...

Self-Assessment deadline extended

HMRC has confirmed that the deadline for those filing their 2019-20 Self-Assessment tax returns online has been extended from 31 January 2021 to 28 February 2021.  Taxpayers will not receive an automatic £100 late filing penalty if they file their 2019-20 return...

2019/20 Self-assessment deadline approaching

The deadline for submitting your 2019/20 self-assessment return is 31 January 2021. The deadline applies to taxpayers who need to complete a tax return and make direct payments to HMRC in respect of their income tax, Classes 2 and 4 National Insurance Contributions...

Enhanced Payment Plans for Self-Assessment Taxpayers

Self-assessment taxpayers are now able to benefit from enhanced payment plans and can apply online for additional support to help spread their tax bill into monthly payments. The online payment plan service was already able to set up installment arrangements for...

Self-Assessment Tax Returns 2019/20 – Take Action Now!

Upcoming Self-Assessment Deadlines There are a number of upcoming deadlines for Self-Assessment taxpayers: Registration for Self-Assessment: 5 October 2020 Submission of paper tax returns: 31 October 2020 Submitting of electronic tax returns: 31 January 2021 Payment...

Higher Earners – Could You Claim Child Benefit?
Higher Earners – Could You Claim Child Benefit?

If your earnings have fallen below £60,000, for example, if you have been furloughed or your self-employed profits have decreased due to the Covid-19 pandemic, you may be eligible to claim or restart child benefit payments. If this has happened to you, you should act...

Autumn Statement 2022
Autumn Statement 2022

Autumn Statement 2022 On 17 November 2022, the government undertook the third fiscal statement in as many months, against a backdrop of rising inflation and economic recession. The Chancellor laid out three core priorities of stability, growth and public services. The...

Mini Budget – September 2022
Mini Budget – September 2022

Chancellor brings forward further medium-term fiscal plan measures As the saying goes, a week is a long time in politics. However, recent events have been unprecedented. At the Mini Budget a new Prime Minister and Chancellor launched a new agenda, ‘The Growth Plan’....

Spring Statement 2022

Spring Statement 2022 Against a backdrop of rising inflation, Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented his first Spring Statement on Wednesday 23 March 2022. In his Spring Statement, the Chancellor announced a cut in fuel duty for petrol and diesel as he sought to ease the...