Tag: money

  • Do You Need to Submit a Tax Return?

    Many people are not sure if they need to send a tax return to HMRC.  This article gives you advice direct from them but if you are still unsure then please contact Vincent & Co. for a confidential meeting to discuss your personal situation.   You’ll need to send a tax return if, in the…

  • Tax Paid By Deceased Estates

    When an individual dies it can take months or even years to wind up the estate and pay out the funds to all beneficiaries. In the meantime, those funds may earn bank interest. Since 6 April 2016, interest from banks, building societies and NS&I is paid without tax deducted, but it is taxable. Most people…

  • Surprise! Surprise! HMRC Calling

    According to recent reports HMRC has increased the number of small business investigations and they continue to be seen as soft targets. About 7% of tax inspections are random, the majority are triggered because HMRC believes that something is wrong. What can you do to reduce your chances of being selected? File your tax returns…

  • Cash Sales Business? Check your Cash Register Records Carefully

    As the owner or manager of a cash sales business, how often do you check the records on your cash register?

  • HMRC and Late Filing Penalties – No New News!

    Have you seen the recent news coverage about HMRC cancelling their usually strict £100 penalty if you are late with your tax returns? We need to tell you that this is not new news!

  • Tax Credits Changes and the Risk of Overpayment

    Tax credits are state benefits that provide extra money to people responsible for children, disabled workers and other workers on lower incomes. There are two types of tax credits – child tax credits and working tax credits.

  • Taxation – The Intentions of the Main Political Parties

    Following our promise to keep you as up-to-date as possible with all things financial, we have obtained an at-a-glance guide to the intentions of the main political parties regarding taxation.

  • New Marriage Allowance Tax Break

    From 6th April this year the new Marriage Allowance is a tax break available for more than 4 million married couples and 15,000 civil partnerships.

  • Do You Work From Home?

    Do you work from home? Are you aware that you can claim a variety of costs from HMRC? Most people working from home have claimed the £4 per week allowance based on HMRC guidance, but this has now been updated.

  • Income Tax Relief on the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme

    New businesses often struggle to find investors at the time when they really need funds. The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) is designed to help small businesses raise equity finance through tax reliefs to investors who purchase shares in the company. It is very appealing to investors due to this generous tax relief.

  • New Rules About Wills and Inheritance Tax

    There has recently been an announcement about new rules surrounding wills and inheritance tax (IHT). The rules make the legal situation more clear and precise, so it’s a good idea to ensure you have a will, chose your executors wisely, and let your close family members know you have a will.

  • Self-Employed and Need a Mortgage?

    Obtaining a mortgage used to be reasonably straight forward but recent changes mean lenders want to see strong proof of income plus the ability to keep-up mortgage payments if interest rates rise.