Budget Summary – Autumn 2017
Chancellor Phillip Hammond released his first budget in the new Parliament on Wednesday 22 November 2017. The chancellor managed to include some surprises, including net tax cuts which are detailed…
Tax
Simple Assessment
HMRC have changed the way in which they will assess some taxpayers removing the need for these individuals to complete a Self Assessment Tax Return. These changes took effect from…
Welsh Land Transaction Tax
The Welsh Assembly has announced the proposed rates and bands for land transaction tax (LTT) which is to be introduced for land and property in Wales on 1 April 2018,…
Scottish Budget Proposals
On 14 December, the Scottish Budget will set out the Scottish Government’s financial and tax plans. Currently taxpayers who are resident in Scotland pay income tax on their non-savings and…
Criminal Finances Act
The Criminal Finances Act 2017 took effect on 30 September 2017. It makes companies and partnerships, a ‘relevant body’, criminally liable if they fail to prevent the facilitation of tax…
Help To Save Accounts
The government have announced details of a new Help to Save saving scheme. The scheme is government backed and designed to support working people on low incomes build up their…
Advisory Fuel Rates For Company Cars
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published which took effect from 1 September 2017. The guidance states:’You can use the previous rates for up to one month from the…
Hmrc Online Forum And Webchat
HMRC have announced the introduction of a new online tax forum and webchat service for small businesses. HMRC are advising that the new service called the Small Business Online…
Childcare Services Compensation
The government are offering compensation to those who have been affected by problems with the implementation of Tax-Free Childcare. Individuals who have been affected may be able to get…
Queens Speech And Proposed Legislation
The Queen delivered the 2017 Queen’s Speech on 21 June which set out the government’s agenda for the coming parliamentary session. The speech outlined the government’s proposed policies and legislation….
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