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Published on 16 September 2024

Why am I being asked for a VAT number to sell via an online platform?

Online platforms are now required to collect information about certain people selling goods or services through their site, and report it to HMRC. Because of this, they may have changed their sign-up processes (sometimes called ‘onboarding’ processes) and the questions they are asking. Here we help ...

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Published on 27 August 2024

Warning: Tax scam letter

We have been made aware of a fraudulent letter being sent to individuals, supposedly from HMRC, asking them to send identification and business documents by email. We have checked with HMRC and this letter is a scam. Here we look at the ways you can protect yourself against this scam, and the import...

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Published on 19 August 2024

Do you understand how income tax works?

A recent poll suggests a lot of adults in the UK do not understand how income tax works. It is important to know how income tax works, as it might affect decisions you make in relation to work or your finances. In this article we try to demystify income tax and how different rates apply to your inco...

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Published on 19 August 2024

Do you understand how Scottish income tax works?

A recent poll suggests a lot of adults in the UK do not understand how income tax works. It is important to know how income tax works, as it might affect decisions you make in relation to work or your finances. In this article we try to demystify Scottish income tax and how different rates apply to ...

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Published on 16 August 2024

P800 tax refund letters – action needed!

HMRC are currently sending out P800 tax calculations to certain people who paid tax under Pay As You Earn in the 2023/24 tax year. If you receive a P800 showing that you have paid too much tax, you will be due a repayment. But beware – the way HMRC issue repayments to most people has recently change...

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