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Who is liable to Income Tax at Scottish rates?

Where you live determines if you pay Scottish Income Tax. The rules are not based on where you work, who pays you, or national identity, but on your main UK home during the tax year.

The definition of a Scottish taxpayer is generally linked to the

Tax returns for a deceased taxpayer

You may need to submit tax returns for someone who has died. As the personal representative, you are legally responsible for reporting income earned before and after death.

This person, known as the ‘personal representative’, is legally responsible

What if you no longer need to submit a tax return

You must tell HMRC if you no longer need to file a tax return. Whether you have stopped trading or no longer rent out property, notifying HMRC early avoids penalties and keeps your records up to date.

If your circumstances have changed and you

How AI is changing your business

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer something for big tech firms alone – it is becoming a practical tool for small businesses, especially when it comes to financial management and forecasting.

We can now harness AI tools to speed up data

Are you ready for Companies House ID checks?

From 2025, Companies House is rolling out new identity verification requirements for directors, people with significant control (PSCs), and anyone forming or managing a UK company. These changes form part of the Economic Crime and Corporate

Use HMRC app and be job-ready this summer

Starting work this summer? Download the free HMRC app to get your NI number, check your tax code and stay on the right pay.

Young people finishing exams and entering the job market this summer are being urged by HMRC to download the HMRC app. The

Using the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme

Struggling with late-paying customers? The VAT Cash Accounting Scheme helps protect cash flow by taxing only what you have received.

The VAT Cash Accounting Scheme is designed to support businesses by improving cash flow. Using this scheme means

Claiming for uniforms, work clothing and tools

Buying tools or clothing for your job? You could claim tax relief. Check if you qualify and how to get your money back. If you have spent your own money on items essential for your work, such as tools or specialist clothing, HMRC may allow you to

Accounting on a cash basis

From April 2024, the cash basis is the default method for sole traders and most partnerships when preparing Self-Assessment returns. Designed to simplify tax reporting, the cash basis lets businesses record income and expenses when money actually

Check your State Pension forecast online

Get a clear view of your future pension. Use the enhanced online service to check, boost, or track your State Pension entitlement.

The enhanced Check Your State Pension forecast service is available online, offering a faster and more complete way to

Tax gap estimated at 5.3% for 2023-24

HMRC missed out on £46.8bn in tax last year. Small businesses and Corporation Tax make up the biggest share of the shortfall.

The tax gap for the 2023-24 tax year has been published and is estimated to be 5.3% of total theoretical tax

Winter Fuel Payments reinstated

The government has announced the reinstatement of Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners in England and Wales for winter 2025-26, reversing the previous year’s cuts. Around nine million pensioners are expected to benefit from this decision, with

Redress for Post Office Capture victims

In a significant update, the UK government has unveiled a new compensation scheme targeting individuals affected by the earlier “Capture” software, used in over 2,000 Post Office branches during the 1990s. This programme aims to redress

Present rates of Corporation Tax

Corporation Tax rises with profit levels. Marginal relief bridges the gap, easing businesses from the 19% small profits rate to the 25% main rate.

The Corporation Tax Main Rate applies to companies with profits exceeding £250,000 and is currently

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