Couples who jointly own rental property are usually taxed 50:50, even if they own different shares. But if you’re married or in a civil partnership, Form 17 lets you split income based on actual ownership-provided you meet HMRC’s rules. The standard tax treatment for couples living together, whether married or in a civil partnership, is […]
Monthly Archives: April 2025
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If you’re self-employed or a landlord earning over £50,000, get ready for quarterly updates, digital record keeping, and a new penalty system. Initially, MTD for IT will apply to businesses, self-employed individuals, and landlords with an annual income […]
If you’re a company director, person with significant control (PSC), or someone who files on behalf of companies, there’s a major change on the horizon. Companies House is tightening up its rules under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, and one of the big shifts is the introduction of identity verification. This isn’t just […]
Rachel Reeves delivered her much-anticipated Spring Statement on 26 March 2025, setting out plans to balance the books while tackling sluggish growth and rising fiscal pressures. As expected, the reaction has been swift and divided, reflecting the challenge of navigating economic responsibility in an election year. The statement outlined a bleak economic outlook, with the […]
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