Cryptoassets (also known as ‘tokens’ or ‘cryptocurrency’) are digitally secured representations of value or contractual rights that can be: transferred, stored, and traded electronically. The big question for crypto enthusiasts is whether cryptocurrency is taxable, and if so, what are the tax rates. We’ll take a look at the crypto tax of the UK and …
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What is a tax code? Every person employed or receiving PAYE income has a tax code that is assigned by the government’s tax collection agency (HMRC). You should know your tax codes assigned by HMRC since it tells your employer how much income tax to deduct from your pay. How can your tax codes be …
If you come to the UK, become a tax resident here, and have foreign income or gains (that is, income and gains from outside the UK) during your stay, you must follow more complicated tax rules. This is due to the UK tax system’s attempt to tax UK residents on their worldwide income and gains. …
Self Assessment is a way of collecting income tax used by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Wages, pensions, and savings are typically taxed automatically. Individuals and businesses must report other income on a tax return. You must send a tax return before the self-assessment deadline to avoid incurring any penalties. When do I have to …
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If you’re an investor or a business owner who receives dividends from UK companies or funds, it’s important to be aware of the dividend tax rates for the 2022/23 tax year. Dividend tax rates determine how much tax you’ll need to pay on the dividends you receive, and understanding these rates can help you to …
The UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference Number) is a ten-digit number. It is unique to each user and serves as a reference to HMRC. Therefore, it is critical, especially when dealing with taxes. The UTR number is used for a variety of purposes, including claiming a tax refund and submitting a self-assessment, to name a few. …
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If you get a job or a pension and pay taxes via the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system, you may end yourself paying too much in taxes. This is for a number of reasons. However, you can request a tax refund claim with the HMRC, and if they find you have paid more tax, …
It might take some time to get back to a normal state and millions will continue to work from home. Due to the pandemic, people are continuing to work from home and last year the work from home tax relief was introduced by the HMRC. The HMRC has recently confirmed that the work from home …
Work from Home Tax Relief that can be claimed in the UK. Read More »
Taxes cannot be avoided by anyone, but it’s something which everyone would like to reduce. Often we hear news across the world where we see a lot of the global companies avoiding tax. However, it is a tricky concept, and there is a difference between tax evasion vs tax avoidance. In simple words, tax evasion …
The pandemic has struck the world and has had a massive impact on the economy. Therefore the government had announced that the VAT payments can be deferred. This is part of the government package of support worth more than £280bn. A business that had deferred VAT between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020 can …
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There are various tax allowances in the U.K to save tax. The UK government’s marriage allowance is one such saving option for married couples or for those in a civil partnership. We will take a look at who can apply and how to apply for a marriage allowance. What is the Marriage Allowance? As mentioned …
Once you exceed your personal allowance, you need to pay the tax to the HMRC every year. However, there are a few allowances that you could receive that will reduce the tax to be paid. The married couple’s tax allowance (MCA) is one such you can claim. It does not reduce the taxable income on …
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