Company Car versus Car Allowance
The company car is a valuable negotiating tool offered by employers, looking to promote or reward key employees within the business, however, the popularity of uptake has reduced in recent years - mainly due to increases in the company car tax rates, with employers looking to offer cash allowances as an alternative.
'Virtual Christmas party' benefit exemption clarified by HMRC
A problem often faced by employers who seek to be generous to their employees is the following: what can I give to an employee that won’t attract any extra tax (on the employee and employer) or admin work?

HMRC launches online payment support service for Self-Assessment taxpayers
Following the Chancellor’s, Rishi Sunak, Winter Economy Plan announcement, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have unveiled their online payment support service, with the aim to help up to 11 million Self-Assessment taxpayers spread the cost of their tax payments.

Chancellor unveils emergency rescue plan to protect jobs
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has unveiled his emergency COVID rescue plan to protect jobs and the UK economy.

New Capital Gains Tax regime - Disposals of UK residential property
From 6 April 2020, UK residents disposing of UK residential property are required to report the disposal to HMRC and pay any Capital Gains tax liability within 30 days of the completion date. Residential property includes land that has held a dwelling at any time.

Second tranche of self-employment grants go live today
Applications for the second instalment of grants under the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) have opened today.

CJRS changes from 1 August
Since the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was launched in March, it is estimated that more than 1.2million employers have claimed grants for approximately 9.5 million employees.

Summer Statement: Opportunity for tax planning following Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday announcement
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced a string of measures in the recent summer statement, including a temporary change to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) with the aim to stimulate the property market during the coronavirus pandemic.







