Personal tax

Official error claim for tax not to be collectedIf HMRC has delayed using information in its possession and this results in you paying too little tax, it can write off the arrears of tax under extra-statutory concession (ESC) A19. However, despite be... Read more

Self-employed pages reviewBefore filing a tax return it's a good idea to carry out last minute health checks with a view to reducing the chance of it being selected for an enquiry. This is especially important if you are self-employed. Check your answ... Read more

Employee loan recordA taxable benefit may arise where a director or employee is provided with a loan, either interest free or at a favourable rate of interest. Use this document to calculate what, if anything, you need to declare to HMRC.Important to... Read more

Employee equipment allowanceWhere your employees use personally owned or rented equipment for work, you can reimburse them the business element of their costs tax and NI free. Quantifying the amount you can pay without having to apply PAYE can be tri... Read more

Employee business mileage recordEmployees and directors are required to keep a record of journeys for which they receive a mileage allowance from their employer or claim a tax deduction for business travel. A copy of the record should be retained by ... Read more

Employee expenses claim formWhere an employee or director claims expenses from your business you should ask them to provide details for your accounting and tax records. The need to keep recordsEach employee who claims business expenses over the year ... Read more

Transferable nil rate band checklistWhen one spouse dies before the other, any unused nil rate band can be transferred to their surviving spouse. But HMRC will require details of the inheritance tax history of the first death in order to agree any cl... Read more

Nominating a main residence election If you own two or more properties which you use as homes, say your main house and a holiday home, you can choose which qualifies as your main residence for capital gains tax private residence relief.More than oneT... Read more

Capital allowances election for fixtures in buildingsWhen a commercial building is sold the seller and the purchaser can agree to apportion part of the price to fixtures which qualify for capital allowances, i.e. plant, machinery and integral feature... Read more