Category: Tax

Pension Annual Allowance 2025/26
Now that we’re in the 2025/26 tax year, understanding any changes or alterations to pension contributions and annual allowance rules is vital. For those who are approaching or thinking about…

What Expenses Can I Claim as a Limited Company Owner?
Limited company directors must balance a broad range of financial tasks and obligations. One of the many perks of working as a limited company director is taking advantage of all…

What is the VAT Flat Rate Scheme?
For many small businesses, VAT accounting can be complex, time-consuming, and resource-intensive. The VAT Flat Rate Scheme (FRS) offers a simplified approach to VAT calculations, but is it right for…

What is a Director’s Loan? A Complete Guide
As chartered accountants working closely with business owners and directors, we frequently field questions about director’s loans. Whether you’re considering borrowing from your company or lending to it, understanding the…

How to Avoid Self-Assessment Penalties in 2025
With the 2024/25 tax year well underway, understanding how to avoid self-assessment tax penalties is crucial for maintaining tax compliance and preventing unnecessary costs. At Hamlyns, we regularly guide our…

How to Stay Ahead of HMRC Interest Rate Changes and Avoid Late Payments
Navigating the complexities of tax payments and constantly changing interest rates can be challenging for businesses and individuals alike. With HMRC interest rates continually evolving, particularly in recent months, understanding…

How to Restart a Dormant Company
As a limited company owner, you may find yourself in a situation where you are forced to cease trading. Whatever the situation, after an extended period, you could invariably find…

Abolishing Non-Dom Status: What Happens Now?
The UK government has announced plans to abolish the current tax treatment for UK resident non-domiciled individuals (non-doms) from the 6th of April 2025. Now that we know a Labour…

How to Spot a Tax Avoidance Scheme
As professional chartered accountants, Hamlyns understands the immense value contractors and self-employed sole traders contribute to the UK economy with their specialised skills and expertise. However, we also recognise the…

What Happens if You Fail to Declare Income to HMRC?
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) can equally be a business owner and taxpayer’s most useful ally and the sharpest thorn in their side. If you own or run a business…

All You Need to Know About Rebalancing Your Assets
As tax and investment management experts, one of our core pieces of advice revolves around the periodic rebalancing of an investment portfolio. If it’s been a while since you last…

Spring Budget 2024
Spring Budget March 2024 Personal Tax Employment Business Capital Taxes Other Matters Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his ‘Budget for Long Term Growth’ on Wednesday 6 March 2024. His speech…
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