25 Nov 2019 | Charities, Personal Tax, Tax
Do you donate to charity and use Gift Aid? If you are a higher rate tax payer you should Gift Aid any donations you make to charity. You will be providing an additional benefit to the charity and you will also be able to claim tax relief on the payment. It’s a...25 Nov 2019 | General Election, Inheritance tax, Personal Tax, Social care
The various political parties have all made bold promises in the run up to the General Election 2019. Most have been about increased spending if elected, particularly extra money for the NHS. Although many of the spending pledges will be funded out of increased...23 Oct 2019 | HMRC, Paying Employees, Personal Tax
From time to time, HMRC turns the compliance headlight on a particular business sector. This year, they are scrutinising restaurants and takeaways. In particular, staff tips at work are currently one high-risk area. There are various ways in which tips at work can be...