Is your charity trading? There are many organisations that, perhaps, would be unsure about how to answer this question. Trading as a charity can be complex. Some charitable organisations do not necessarily recognise what they are doing could be deemed
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Airbnb hosts face tax probe and penalties for undeclared income
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are looking into the earnings of Airbnb hosts. Those not declaring their income correctly could face penalties and sanctions. This is part of routine activity to identify individuals not paying the correct amount of tax
VAT at 50: The evolution of a not so simple tax
Value Added Tax (VAT) turned 50 on 1 April 2023. However, many would argue that it still has some growing up to do! Whilst many of us will know something of the biscuit vs. cake debate, this doesn’t even scratch
Tax advisers: Choosing the right one
Whether your tax affairs are straight-forward or complex, tax advisers can act and liaise with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), on your behalf. Doing your homework, however, when it comes to choosing the right one for you, is imperative. In
Capital Gains: Separation and transfer of assets
For separating or divorcing spouses, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced important changes to Capital Gains Tax rules relating to transfer of assets. Currently, assets transferred between cohabiting spouses and civil partners are subject to “no gain or no
High Income Child Benefit Charge – are you liable?
The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) appears to be hitting headlines again recently, and so we thought it a topic worth revisiting. The regime is coming under fire for failing to keep up with the times and effectively serve
Let Property Campaign: An opportunity for Airbnb hosts
Airbnb hosts who have neglected to declare taxable rental income have an opportunity to do so via HMRC’s Let Property Campaign (LPC). If rental income from a second property is not covered by rent-a-room relief, this should be declared on