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Updated on 20 July 2022

How tips are taxed

Whether you are a waiter or a taxi driver, if you get tips (even cash tips), you cannot just put them in your pocket or bank account and be done with it! Here we explain how tips are taxed and tell you how to stay on the right side of HMRC.

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Updated on 5 July 2022

Loan charge - What to do if you receive a determination

HMRC are sending determinations to people who they think have used loan schemes but have not yet filed their 2018/19 tax return containing the loan charge. A determination is an estimate of the tax due for a tax year, based on the information that is available to HMRC – this includes information ...

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Updated on 10 January 2023

How to keep tax simpler if you are newly self-employed

Starting a new business can be both an exciting and daunting time. There are many things to think about, including what you need to do to prepare your business accounts and tax return. This article briefly explains what you can do now to help simplify your future tax, in view of two major ...

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Updated on 22 June 2022

Working in the UK – information in Ukrainian available

If you have recently arrived from Ukraine – welcome to the UK.You may be looking for work or have a job waiting for you. We know it can be daunting living and working in a new country, especially if this is your first time or you don’t speak English well.This article explains what guidance is ...

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Updated on 16 June 2022

Tax credit renewals and the move to UC – what does it all mean?

Tax credit claimants are now receiving their annual renewal pack. This allows claims for 2021/22 to be finalised at the same time as making a new claim for 2022/23. This year, renewal packs also include a flyer about universal credit. We explain what you should do with your renewal pack and what ...

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