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08/12/20 UK Tax Calendar: December / January / February / March 2021
Now updated with January, February and March dates. Here is a list of important tax dates and deadlines for the coming months.
25/01/21 HMRC extend Self-assessment deadline
No £100 fine for late self-assessment if it is made before February 28th- but taxes due will still be hit with interest.
24/01/21 Forgot about Self-Assessment deadline? Have a look at the fines
Here we show just how much a late return and /or a late payment on your self-assessment could cost you.
08/12/20 Carry forward past years pension allowances
Previous years unused pension allowances can be carried forward so you can exceed the £40,000 tax free limit this year.
08/12/20 Tax free alternatives to the Staff Christmas Party in the time of COVID
While the annual Office Christmas Party may be scaled down, abandoned or moved online this year, there are other tax free ways to reward your employees and directors after a tough year for all.
23/11/20 Understanding the SEISS Extension
If you’re self-employed, the latest U-turn in government policy could well benefit you. Instead of ending on the 1st October 2020, the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) is extending to April 2021.
02/10/20 5th October is the deadline for registering as Self-employed
Do you need to complete an April 19 to April 20 tax return?
08/07/20 Rishi Sunak's Summer Statement
Rishi Sunak got to splash the cash again today. Here are the main points from today's Statement
07/07/20 Self-Employment Income Support Scheme - Deadline Mon 13th July
The first grant under SEISS covers three months and must be claimed by 13th July.
07/07/20 Self-employed: Should You Defer Your Second Payment On Account?
Some guidance on COVID caused deferral of taxes, due on the 31st July.
08/06/20 Self-Employed Hospital or Key Worker Allowances
Are you making the most of your tax-free allowances?
06/04/20 Self Assessment - why file your 19/20 tax return NOW
The advantages of filing your 19/20 tax return now.
01/04/20 Increase in Minimum Wage from today
April 1st brings the annual increase in the Minimum Wage rates.
27/03/20 Covid 19 help for the Self Employed
Details of the help announced for the Self Employed by the Chancellor on the 26th March 2020.
27/03/20 You have 4 weeks left to file your 18/19 tax return to enable you to access the Self Employed Income Support Scheme.
You have 4 weeks left to file your 18/19 tax return to enable you to access the Self-employed Income Support Scheme.
25/03/20 The Evolution of the Let Property Campaign and its Issues
How to navigate HMRC's Let Property Campaign
20/03/20 Covid 19 Emergency Measures announced for Business, Employees and Self Employed
Main features of the business and wage response measures announced by the Chancellor on Fri March 20th. Updated March 26th.
11/03/20 Budget 2020 Highlights
Here are the Highlights from today's Budget announcements. A more detailed review will be available very soon.
10/03/20 Sole Traders – How to prepare yourself for the New Tax Year 20/21
We’re getting closer to the 6th April. The new tax year is a chance to take stock and evaluate your current business processes. How can you save yourself time and money for the new tax year?
02/01/20 Who needs a UTR number anyway?
A Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number is required by all sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in the UK. It’s unique to that individual or organisation and remains unchanged forever.
25/03/19 How to pay less tax in 2019-20 for Small Business Owners
Could you be better off financially by changing from a sole trader to a limited company? Let's take a look at an example.