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File your tax return by 30 December to pay your tax bill through your tax code

File your tax return by 30 December to pay your tax bill through your tax code

If you owe less than £3,000 in Self Assessment tax and file your return by 30 December 2025, HMRC may collect it through your tax code. Learn how this works and the pros and cons of paying via PAYE. ...more

General

November 24, 20253 min read

CIS deductions – Applying the correct percentage

CIS deductions – Applying the correct percentage

Understand how CIS deductions work under HMRC’s Construction Industry Scheme. Learn the correct tax rates, how to apply for gross payment status, and key compliance rules contractors and subcontractor... ...more

Entrepreneur

November 19, 20253 min read

Community infrastructure levy

Community infrastructure levy

Learn what the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is, when it applies, and how to claim exemptions before building. Avoid costly extension tax bills by understanding your local council’s CIL rules. ...more

Property

November 18, 20252 min read

Do you have an unclaimed Child Trust Fund?

Do you have an unclaimed Child Trust Fund?

Over 750,000 young people have unclaimed Child Trust Funds worth an average of £2,242. Find out how to locate your account and claim your savings using HMRC’s online service. ...more

General

November 17, 20252 min read

VAT registration waiver

VAT registration waiver

Learn when HMRC may waive VAT registration despite exceeding the £90,000 threshold. Understand the difference between VAT exemption and exception, the application process using form VAT5EXC, and recen... ...more

Entrepreneur

November 14, 20253 min read

Tax relief for costs of updating a property prior to letting

Tax relief for costs of updating a property prior to letting

Discover when landlords can claim tax relief for costs incurred before letting a property. Learn which pre-letting expenses qualify and how capital vs revenue costs affect your tax bill. ...more

Property

November 13, 20252 min read

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