The ‘starting-rate’ of tax for savings income is cut to 0% for the first £5,000 of savings income from April 2015. As a result most people with a total income of less than £15,600 will not pay any tax on their savings. People with income over £15,600 may have some of their savings interest eligible for the 0% starting

The new Marriage Allowance for married couples means a spouse or civil partner who is earning below the basic rate threshold (£10,600) can transfer up to £1,060 of their personal tax-free allowance to a spouse or civil partner as long as the recipient does not pay more than the basic rate of income tax. Couples

The annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED) is aimed at making it less attractive for corporate entities to own high-value UK residential property to avoid or minimise taxes on a subsequent disposal What is ATED ATED is a tax payable by a company, a partnership where one of the partners is a company, or a 'collective

If you provide expenses and benefits to employees the deadline for submitting the relevant expenses and benefits forms to HMRC is 6 July. Hooper & Co is an electronic filer for HMRC and can assist clients in meeting short notice

If you sell goods and services to consumers, you are likely to be affected by changes in legislation coming into force in June 2014. Those selling online or off-premises will see the biggest change. The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 will apply from the 13 June this year and set out

Second Incomes Campaign HMRC has announced its latest Disclosure facility. The Second Incomes Campaign provides an opportunity for individuals in employment who also have additional income that is not taxed through their main job to disclose this extra income to HMRC and pay any additional tax. Examples of areas considered ‘second income’ by HMRC include:  fees from

The Government is introducing Tax-Free Childcare for all eligible employees from autumn 2015. You will be able to register for the scheme direct with HM Government, open a childcare account, and receive 20 per cent support towards qualifying childcare costs, up to a limit of £2,000 per child per year. For more information please do not

From the 6 April 2014, the introduction of the Employment Allowance could reduce your employer’s Class 1 National Insurance Contributions by up to £2,000 every tax year. Almost every employer who is a business or charity that pays employer Class 1 NICs on their employee’s or director’s earnings will be eligible HM Revenue and Customs claim