HMRC Digital Tax Compliance is at the centre of a new campaign for the 2024/25 Self Assessment season, aiming to reduce incorrect expense claims and improve reporting accuracy. Key Points at a Glance: HMRC is stepping up checks to stop taxpayers claiming personal…
Many UK residents may be eligible for foreign pension tax relief if they have pensions overseas. If you decide to take some or all of that pension as a lump‑sum payment, you might have to pay UK income tax on it. Since April 2017, the UK taxes lump sums from foreign…
HMRC Self Assessment contact methods, such as letters, emails, or texts, can leave many wondering whether the message is legitimate. From mid-2025 onwards, HMRC has been actively contacting taxpayers who appear to have missed submitting their Self Assessment tax…
If you’re due a tax refund from HMRC after submitting your Self Assessment tax return, here’s a clear overview of what to expect – and what you can do if your HMRC refund is delayed. When Will I Receive My Tax Refund? HMRC typically processes Self…
If you’re a South African residing in the UK – whether temporarily or permanently – it’s crucial to understand your South African UK tax obligations and how they may affect your income both locally and abroad. Unless you have formally broken your tax…
A company is called a joint venture company (JVC) if its shareholders hold 50% or less of its shares and voting rights. (It would be called a subsidiary of a holding company if its shareholder held more than 50% of the shares and voting rights.) The Investing Company…