Tax changes following the autumn statement 2022
The Growth Plan September 2022
** Many changes announced in the Growth Plan have now been abandoned as below ** On Friday 23rd September, the previous Chancellor announced several plans that will affect individuals and the self-employed: 1% Reduction in income tax From April 2023, it is planned to reduce the basic rate of income tax from the current 20% […]
Could completing your own 2022 tax return actually cost you money?
Sometimes people make the mistake of thinking they can try to save money by completing their own tax return, rather than engaging the help of a professional. Unfortunately, there are several areas to consider when looking at the costs of professional help and the benefits this provides. Your own time isn’t free If you are […]
HMRC Home working claim changes for 2023
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The 2022 Paper Tax Return
The 2021/22 tax year ended on 5th April 2022, tax returns for that year can now be submitted. It is highly recommended that returns are completed as early as possible in the year, that way nasty surprises are avoided. By leaving things later in the year, there is less time before the tax due for […]
National Insurance changes from July 2022
In the recent Spring Statement, several changes to National Insurance were announced. These are not straightforward, and this is further compounded by only applying part way through the new tax year – from 6th July 2022 onwards. The reason why the changes are not introduced from 6th April 2022 is that with short notice, payroll […]
Making Tax Digital postponed until 2024
HMRC had been planning to start digital tax from 6th April 2023, however that has now been postponed until 6th April 2024. There have also been some further details of digital tax record-keeping. You do not have to input your income and expenses straightaway if you do not wish to. There were worries that people […]
National Insurance increase from April 2022
From April 2022 the rate of National Insurance is to increase by 1.25%. This will apply to both employees(Class 1) and the self-employed(Class 4.) The increase won’t initially affect those above state pension age. However from April 2023 the increase is renamed as a separate 1.25% ‘Health and Social Care Levy’ and the original current […]
Dividend Tax Increase from April 2022
The rate of tax on dividend income is to increase from April 2022. At present, there is also a £2,000 annual tax-free allowance for dividend income. There have been no changes announced to this annual limit, however the rate of tax that is charged on dividends above the annual limit is to increase: Income Band […]
Taxhelp celebrates 15 years in business
I launched taxhelp.uk.com back in 2006, to specialise in helping the self-employed. It has now been 15 years since I started the business, and I am pleased to have been able to help hundreds of small business owners – taking away the worry and freeing up their time from trying to deal with their own […]
SEISS Grants and accounting dates
People are now starting to complete their 2021 tax returns, which cover the tax year 6th April 2020 to 5th April 2021. If your accounting year ends on 5th April 2021 then there are no issues – any SEISS grants that you have received in the tax year will align with your accounting year. However, […]
SA316 – HMRC Notice to File a 2021 Tax Return
HMRC has started issuing the 2021 notices to complete a tax return. These can either be received through your online personal tax account, as above, or through the post. The postal form is called a SA316 form. The notices relate to the 2020/21 tax return year, which covers the period 6th April 2020 to 5th […]