uk Archives | Taxfile https://www.taxfile.co.uk/tag/uk/ Tax advice & accounting services for South London businesses & SMEs Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:09:45 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 UK Landlords: Is Your Portfolio Ready for the Digital Tax Revolution? (Making Tax Digital for Landlords) https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2025/06/making-tax-digital-for-landlords/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:03:20 +0000 https://www.taxfile.co.uk/?p=8889 UK Landlords: Is Your Portfolio Ready for the Digital Tax Revolution? (Making Tax Digital for Landlords)

Attention UK landlords! The way you manage your property finances and report to HMRC is undergoing a major transformation. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (‘MTD IT’) is no longer a distant whisper – it's becoming a reality, and Taxfile is here to help you navigate this essential change.

Forget the headache of last-minute annual Self Assessment tax returns! MTD for Landlords is designed to streamline your landlord tax obligations, demanding a shift to digital record keeping and MTD-compatible software. Don't get caught unprepared – let's explore everything you need to know about MTD for landlords and how to ensure a smooth transition.

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Companies House ID Verification 2025: A Director’s Guide to the New UK Rules https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2025/06/companies-house-id-verification-2025-directors-guide/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:25:49 +0000 https://www.taxfile.co.uk/?p=8894 Companies House ID Verification 2025: A Director's Guide to the New UK Rules

A major change is coming for all UK company directors in 2025. Companies House is introducing mandatory identity verification and we've created this essential guide to explain what the new director ID verification rules mean for you, ensuring you stay compliant and avoid significant penalties.

These new measures are part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), a significant piece of legislation designed to improve the quality of data on the UK Companies Register and prevent corporate structures from being used for fraudulent activities.

This guide will walk you through the key changes, deadlines, and the exact steps you need to take.

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Information You Need to Supply for Professional Help with Your Tax Return https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2024/12/information-needed-for-professional-help-with-tax-returns/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:21:03 +0000 https://www.taxfile.co.uk/?p=7556 Information You Need to Supply for Professional Help with Your Tax Return

If you're self-employed in the UK, you need to file a self-assessment tax return each year. It's not only the self-employed, though. If you are on a higher income* or receive untaxed income from property rental, savings, investments, or dividends, you also have to submit a return. Getting all the fields filled in properly and the figures right can sometimes be difficult, though. That's where professional help will be worth its weight in gold. But what information will your accountant or tax advisor need from you? That's what today's post is all about, and we'll explain exactly what information you'll need to supply.

* (Those earning more than £100,000 currently, or over £150,000 from next year).

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VAT Schemes in the UK: A Guide for Businesses https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2024/06/vat-schemes-guide-for-uk-businesses/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:28:56 +0000 https://www.taxfile.co.uk/?p=8193 VAT Schemes in the UK: A Guide for Businesses

For businesses operating in the UK, understanding Value Added Tax (VAT) schemes is crucial. Not only does VAT impact your cash flow, but navigating the different options can feel overwhelming. This blog post simplifies VAT schemes in the UK, helping you choose the most suitable one for your business.

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A Brit’s Guide to Value Added Tax Returns https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2024/05/guide-to-value-added-tax-returns/ Thu, 23 May 2024 09:22:51 +0000 https://www.taxfile.co.uk/?p=8164 A Brit's Guide to Value Added Tax (VAT) Returns

VAT — the three little letters that strike fear into the hearts of many a Brit. But fear not, fellow taxpayer! Today, we're taking a break from the spreadsheets and diving into the delightfully quirky world of UK VAT returns. Let's take a look.

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Spring Budget 2024: A Balancing Act for the UK Economy https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2024/03/spring-budget-2024/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:03:45 +0000 https://www.taxfile.co.uk/?p=7975 Spring Budget 2024: A Balancing Act for the UK Economy

by Ali at Taxfile.

The UK Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Spring Budget on March 6, 2024, amidst a backdrop of subdued economic growth and limited fiscal headroom. The budget aimed to strike a delicate balance between supporting economic activity, controlling public spending, and preparing for future challenges.

If you have missed the announcements, the Key Highlights for the majority of our clients are as follows.

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SME Brexit Support Fund https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2021/04/sme-brexit-support-fund/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:31:23 +0000 https://www.taxfile.co.uk/?p=5713 If your business is new to importing &/or exporting now that we are out of the EU, the government is offering a grant of up to £2,000 to help with training &/or professional advice, to help you with changes to trade rules with the EU. You can use the grant for training on: how to […]

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‘Employment Allowance’ to save businesses up to £2k in NIC https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2014/01/employment-allowance-to-save-nic-costs/ Mon, 27 Jan 2014 10:26:39 +0000 http://www.taxfile.co.uk/blog/?p=634 In April 2014 the new ‘Employment Allowance’ will be introduced. This will cut up to £2k off the National Insurance costs incurred by businesses and save employers nearly £5.5 billion across the UK as a whole by the end of the Parliament. This equates to £200 per UK employee. These savings will also be helped […]

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