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ArticleHMRC Announces Making Tax Digital DowntimeHMRC have advised that the VAT Making Tax Digital (MTD) service will be undergoing maintenance work from Saturday 24th September at 16:30 to Wednesday 28th September 17:00.United KingdomTaxHillier Hopkins
ArticleProperty Taxes Update – December 2021As we approach the festive period, there are some important updates that you should be aware of ahead of the new year. As always, we are here to help if you need it. United KingdomTaxHillier Hopkins
ArticleSpring StatementAgainst a slightly more optimistic forecast than of late from the Office for Budget Responsibility, the Chancellor made his first Budget speech with measures aimed at stimulating economic growth.United KingdomTaxHillier Hopkins
ArticleTGS Inspiring Future Generations: Ruth CorkinOur VAT and Indirect Tax Principal Ruth Corkin, was invited to speak on TGS' "Inspiring Future Generations" podcast in celebration of International Women's Day.United KingdomTaxHillier Hopkins
ArticleWhat Are The Implications Of Covid On Your Tax Return This Year?If you took advantage of the VAT deferral scheme (March – June 2020) or deferred your July 2020 income tax instalment, this should have either been repaid by their respective deadlines or you mustUnited KingdomTaxHillier Hopkins
ArticleExtended Loss Carry Back Claims – Covid-19Many previously profitable businesses have found themselves making losses after enduring some of the most difficult trading periods over the past two years.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawHillier Hopkins
ArticleThe Chancellor's Mini BudgetThis was meant to be a mini budget, but turned out to be the biggest tax cutting event for 50 years and largely an undoing of the previous Chancellor's budget in March.United KingdomTaxHillier Hopkins
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ArticleBudget Update: Residential Property Developer Tax ("RPDT")From 1 April 2022 the Government will implement new tax on residential property developers. The aim of the tax is to assist the Treasury with remediation works to unsafe cladding.United KingdomTaxHillier Hopkins
ArticleCGT Considerations Before DemolishingDue to the wording within Capital Gains Tax legislation, some taxpayers may consider triggering a deemed disposal when demolishing their main residence.United KingdomTaxHillier Hopkins
ArticleDo You Declare Your Income From Online Activities?The Financial Times has reported that HM Revenue & Customs is currently writing to several thousand online traders, gamers, NFT artists and social media influencers who it suspects...United KingdomTaxHillier Hopkins
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PodcastSeason 2 Of Tax Able With Tash Out Now (Podcast)Natasha Heron has started releasing the second season of her successful podcast Tax Able With Tash. United KingdomTaxHillier Hopkins
ArticleVAT: MTD Mandatory From March 2022Under Making Tax Digital (MTD), businesses must keep digital records and use third-party software to submit tax returns to HMRC. Business with taxable income over the VAT registration threshold, currently £85,000United KingdomTaxHillier Hopkins
ArticleCapital Gains Tax Self-assessment Deadline ExtendedFrom 6 April 2020, Capital Gains Tax must be reported and paid for the sale of UK residential property within 30 days of completion.United KingdomTaxHillier Hopkins
ArticleMaking Tax Digital – Is Your VAT Registered Business ReadyMaking Tax Digital (MTD) is on its way for all VAT registered businesses. So what does this actually mean for taxpayers? If your business is VAT registered and you don't currently file...United KingdomTaxHillier Hopkins
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