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Deadline for child benefit tax
Changes to the high income child benefit charge mean some couples will pay less tax. Others can also benefit but must take steps to do so. What’s required and when?
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New guidance on commuting expenses for hybrid workers
You probably know that you can’t claim tax relief for the expenses associated with travelling to your usual place of work. However, what is the position if you're a “hybrid” worker? The guidance on this has recently been updated for clarity, so what's the answer?
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Welsh government considering future of multiple dwellings relief
In last month’s Spring Budget, the UK government scrapped multiple dwellings relief. Now, the Welsh government is considering a similar move. What’s the full story?
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Guidance for merged R&D scheme published
Companies claiming tax relief for research and development (R&D) will need to use the new merged scheme for accounting periods starting on 1 April 2024. Guidance on the new scheme has now been published. What are the key changes?
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Have you underclaimed your expenses?
In 2022/23, HMRC sent a nudge letter to taxpayers that included a statement saying that upgrading a boiler wouldn’t be a deductible expense for tax purposes, i.e. as a deduction from rental income. It is now writing to individuals admitting that this was wrong. What action do you need to take?
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HMRC U-turn on helpline closures
Earlier this week, HMRC announced that it would be scaling back its tax helplines, a move that was widely criticised. It has now seemingly reversed the decision. What’s going on?