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A dividend is a distribution of a company’s profits to its shareholders. Companies may pay dividends in cash or additional ...

The Rent a Room Scheme is a set of special rules designed to help homeowners who rent out a room ...

You may have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) tax when you sell or dispose of a property that is ...

As a general rule, someone who inherits property, money or shares is not liable to pay tax on the inheritance ...

Following the deadline for submission of self-assessment tax returns for the 2024–25 tax year, it is a useful time to ...

If you are concerned by the continuing pressures on your take-home pay and need some certainty on your Income Tax ...

A Companies House blunder has raised concerns after a flaw in the WebFiling service briefly exposed sensitive company data. The ...

The employment status of a former bricklayer was recently called into question in establishing liability for asbestos exposure. The widow ...

Business solvency refers to a company’s ability to meet its financial obligations as they fall due and to maintain a ...

Many business owners spend years building their companies but give far less attention to planning how they will eventually exit ...

1 April 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 June 2025.19 April 2026 - ...

With the end of the 2025–26 tax year approaching on 5 April 2026, there is still time for taxpayers to ...

Taxpayers who are self-employed or receive rental income should check whether they will be subject to Making Tax Digital for ...

New figures published by HMRC show that more than 7 million people started a new job in 2025, an increase ...

It was confirmed as part of the Autumn Budget that the Income Tax thresholds will continue at their current levels ...

A number of changes to the taxation of dividends, property income and savings income were announced in the Autumn Budget ...

After the end of its financial year, a private limited company must prepare full annual accounts and submit a company ...

The speed with which a business can achieve a return on investment is often just as important as the size ...

Reducing energy intensity is one of the most practical ways for small businesses to protect themselves from rising energy costs, ...

There are special rules to prevent close companies, generally companies controlled by a small group of individuals, from allowing directors ...

A person with significant control (PSC) is someone who owns or exercises significant influence over a company. They can also ...

Bona vacantia is Latin term meaning “ownerless goods”. The bodies that deal with bona vacantia claims vary across the United ...

Reclaiming VAT on a self-build home project can significantly reduce the overall cost of building or converting your property. The ...

If you have paid too much tax to HMRC, you may be able to claim a tax refund. Overpayments can ...