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31/03/21 UK Tax Calendar: April / May 2021
Now updated with May dates, here's a list of important tax dates and deadlines for the coming months.
01/04/21 Increase in minimum wage to £8.91 per hour
April 1st brings the annual increase in the Minimum Wage rates.
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.
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.
03/08/20 Home Working Allowance
If you are working from home you may be entitled to claim the working from home allowance? At £312 a year tax free, it is worth finding out if you qualify.
03/03/21 Budget 2021 What to expect today
A quick look at what has been announced, guessed at and leaked, ahead of Rishi Sunak's second red box of tricks.
03/03/21 Budget 2021 Sunak's Taxation Sandwich
Sandwiched between positives in Sunak's "3 Point Plan Speech" was the news that, for today at least, only two bitter taxation pills would have to be swallowed.
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.
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.
28/10/20 HMRC list of the top mistakes employers make when paying the National Minimum Wage
HMRC list of the top mistakes employers make when paying the National Minimum Wage
22/10/20 Have you missed the the deadline to post your Self-assessment return
October 31st is the deadline for HMRC to have received your 2019/20 self-assessment return.
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.