Many parents have been missing out on Tax-Free Childcare, after it was revealed that one in five parents did not know they met the eligibility criteria.
Parents missing out on Tax-Free childcare allowance encouraged to claim


Many parents have been missing out on Tax-Free Childcare, after it was revealed that one in five parents did not know they met the eligibility criteria.

With the arrival of April’s payslips in people’s pockets, the recent rise in National Insurance will be clear to see.

Discovery assessments look set to be applied to the High-Income Benefit Charge under new legislation set out by the Government.

With the cost of living rising steeply and taxation at its highest level for decades, tax breaks are welcome, particularly for those looking to invest their money in business.

First announced by the Chancellor in the Spring Statement, changes to the Employment Allowance, worth up to £1,000 for eligible small businesses, came into effect on 6 April.

The hard-pressed hospitality industry is facing some difficult choices after the temporary cut in VAT to 12.5 per cent reverted to the full 20 per cent. It will result in double-digit price increases for consumers as operators struggle to survive, leading industry body UKHospitality says.

A major change in the way VAT is reported comes into force from tomorrow. Every small business that charges VAT will have to file accounts through the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Making Tax Digital (MTD) system.

There are just two weeks left until the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) comes into effect on 1 April 2022.
No one wants to pay more tax than they are required to and yet every year hundreds of thousands of taxpayers miss out on opportunities to reduce their tax bill.
The clock is now ticking down to the end of the tax year in April, and with many experiencing a squeeze on living standards, there has never been a better time to plan for tax.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is warning taxpayers to stay alert to tax scams after a surge in fraudulent activity.