Nick Edgley (Ely)

Many taxpayers who are required to file a self-assessment tax return to HM Revenue & Customs should now be preparing for their next tax payment which is due by 31 July. The amount payable is the second payment-on-account for the 2020/21 tax year and is automatically calculated as half of the total tax liability for…

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The New Year is approaching and so is the deadline for filing your Self-Assessment Tax return – January 31, 2021.  Our tax experts can ensure everything is completed accurately and submitted on time.   If you need help or advice with your tax return or any other accounting or financial matters, please contact your local…

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Many taxpayers who are required to file a self-assessment tax return to HM Revenue & Customs should now be preparing for their next half-yearly tax payment which is due by 31st July. The amount payable is the second payment-on-account for the 2019/20 tax year and is automatically calculated as half of the total tax liability…

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If you are an employee with a company car, and maybe fuel provided, it is worthwhile considering giving up the car, or fuel, during the current pandemic if you are working from home or furloughed.   A company car benefit in kind (BIK) is a set amount based on the list price and emissions regardless…

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When UK resident individuals, trustees and personal representatives dispose of residential property it is important to be aware of the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reporting changes now with us where the unconditional contract is signed after 6 April 2020, usually this is the date of exchange.   Generally a return in respect of such a…

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From 6 April 2020 the Government is making some significant changes to the rules regarding the reporting and payment of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when individuals, trustees and personal representatives dispose of residential property and it is important to be aware of these.   Currently such a disposal would be reportable on your tax return…

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  HMRC are now issuing statements to taxpayers ahead of the 31 January 2018 tax payment deadline.   Unfortunately, for a large number  of trust taxpayers, HMRC’s calculation and statement is incorrect, resulting in HMRC demanding an incorrect amount.   HMRC’s Nottingham Trusts district is apparently aware of this issue, and is currently having to…

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  HMRC has released guidance for trustees and their agents for the new online Trust Registration Service (TRS) which has been operating since the middle of July. The new service replaces the old form 41G, as well as a section of the trust tax return used to report changes in trustee contact details.   Trusts…

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With the taxation of dividends and interest having changed with effect from April 2016, many trusts may face the requirement to file an annual tax return and pay income tax on their income, even though the income (and credit for the tax paid) will also be declared by the trust beneficiary.   HMRC allow trustees…

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Calculate your own tax… The introduction of the so-called dividend and savings allowances from April 2016 was intended to reduce the tax liability for taxpayers with modest dividend and interest income, possibly removing them from the need to prepare a tax return altogether. For other taxpayers however, the interaction of these changes, together with the…

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