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Updated on 15 December 2022

Help available for the self-employed when completing tax returns

Are you one of the many self-employed people intending to complete your online Self Assessment tax return over the festive period? If you are worried about doing this, then read on to find out about the helpful guidance available on our website. Many sole-traders and partners will be completing ...

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Updated on 8 December 2022

Claiming benefits if you are behind on your taxes

Some workers, especially those delivering goods or takeaways in the gig economy, may be struggling to earn enough money. If options for other work are limited, benefits can be a lifeline. But what if you are behind on your taxes? Does this mean you can’t claim benefits?

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Updated on 14 November 2022

Loan charge discovery assessments

HMRC are issuing discovery assessments to people who they believe should have submitted a 2018/19 tax return containing the loan charge and who either did not include it, or did not include it fully. Here we answer some of the questions you may have if you have recently received such a ...

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Updated on 11 November 2022

SEISS claimants- are HMRC checking your grants?

The Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants were available to help support eligible sole-traders and partners in partnerships during the Coronavirus pandemic.HMRC are contacting some SEISS claimants by letter to check that they were eligible to claim some or all of the five grants. ...

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