New online tax tools for the self-employed
Navigating tax obligations can be daunting for small business owners and sole traders. To make life easier, HMRC has introduced new interactive tools, including a Sole Trader Setup Guide and VAT
Government Forces Water Companies to Double Compensation
The UK government has announced significant reforms to enhance compensation for customers affected by water service failures. Under new regulations, water companies will be mandated to increase
Self-assessment scam warning
Scammers are on the rise as the Self-Assessment deadline nears! HMRC warns that HMRC never emails or texts about tax refunds. Stay alert, report suspicious contacts, and protect your money from
Protect your land and property from fraud
It is important to take the necessary steps to protect your land and property from fraud.
You are at a higher risk if:
Your identity has been stolen
You rent out your property
You live
Fuel prices report by Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Fuel margins of retailers – the difference between what a retailer pays for its fuel and what it sells at – remain around the high levels seen during the CMA’s road fuel market study.
Supermarket
How Council Tax is calculated
To calculate your Council Tax, you need to know the following:
The valuation band of your property in England, Wales, or Scotland
The amount your local council charges for that band
Whether you
What are your concerns?
According to the Office for National Statistics as of October 2024, the primary concerns among individuals in the UK are:
National Health Service (NHS): 85% of adults identified the NHS as a
Subscription scams
New proposals to crack down on subscription traps, have been unveiled by the Department for Business and Trade as the government launches a consultation on measures to make it easier for consumers to
What is an acceptable pensions income?
Determining an acceptable level of pension income for retirement depends on individual circumstances, including lifestyle expectations, health, and financial commitments. However, several guidelines
HMRC promotes its app
HMRC has been busy promoting the benefits of using its app. A new advertising campaign launched by HMRC is targeted at 18 to 34 year olds and showcases how the app can help them with their tax affairs
