Trust
What Is the Trust Registration Service (TRS) in the UK?
The Trust Registration Service requires most UK trusts to register with HMRC. Who must register, the deadlines, and what information is required.
Tax & Accounting
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Business Rates
Understanding Business Rates and How to Appeal Your Assessment
Business rates are a property tax on non-residential premises. Who pays, how the rateable value is set, and how to appeal your assessment.
Corporation Tax
How to Handle Late Payment of UK Corporation Tax
What happens if you pay Corporation Tax late — interest, penalties, and how to set up a Time to Pay arrangement with HMRC.
Director's Loan
What Is a Director's Loan Account and the Tax Implications?
A director's loan account tracks money owed between a director and their company. Overdrawn accounts trigger Section 455 tax and benefit-in-kind charges.
SDLT
Understanding Stamp Duty Land Tax for Property Transactions
Stamp Duty Land Tax applies to most UK property purchases over £125,000. Rates, reliefs, surcharges, and how to calculate and pay SDLT.
SEIS
How to Claim the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) Relief
SEIS offers 50% income tax relief on investments in qualifying early-stage UK companies — plus CGT exemption and loss relief. How to claim it.
RDEC
What Is the Research and Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC)?
RDEC is the R&D tax credit available to large companies and some SMEs. How it works, the 20% credit rate, and how to claim from April 2024.
HMRC
How to Use HMRC's Free Software to File Your Tax Return
HMRC offers free tools to file your Self-Assessment and VAT returns — here is what is available, who can use it, and the limitations.
Business Expenses
What Is a Business Expense and What Isn't for UK Tax Purposes?
Understanding exactly what counts as a deductible business expense in the UK — and what HMRC will not allow — is key to accurate tax returns.
CIS
Understanding the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
The Construction Industry Scheme requires contractors to deduct tax from subcontractors' payments. How CIS works, registration, and avoiding penalties.
HMRC
How to Deal with an HMRC Compliance Check
An HMRC compliance check can cover VAT, PAYE, Self-Assessment, or Corporation Tax. Here is what to expect and how to respond effectively.
ATED
What Is the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED)?
ATED applies to residential property in the UK owned by companies. Annual charges, reliefs, and how to file your ATED return with HMRC.