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Property Investor Show – Page 10 of 11 – TaxScouts
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CIS refund: all your FAQs answered.
Wondering how long a CIS refund takes? Get answers to all your FAQs, from agent authorisation to HMRC deductions here.
Equity crowdfunding – TaxScouts Taxopedia
Equity crowdfunding is a form of crowdfunding. It’s a method through which an early stage business can raise money by selling shares.
Why is my personal allowance less than £12,570?
Wondering why is my personal allowance less than 12,570? Learn about income thresholds, tax returns, and what happens if you miss deadlines.
How do I set up my HMRC Personal Tax Account? – Page 10 of 11 – TaxScouts
Create an HMRC Personal Tax Account to review your tax, file your tax returns, and to claim refunds. Here's how to do it quickly.
What to do if you lose your P60 or P45?
Did you misplace your P45 or P60? It actually happens a lot and is nothing to worry about. Here's how to find them.
Direct Debit payment – Page 10 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
A Direct Debit payment is an instruction to your bank, authorising someone to draw money from your account. You can use it for your tax bill.
Do foreign entertainers and athletes pay withholding tax?
Whether you’re Lady Gaga, the next Rafael Nadal, or the person that hires them, it’s important you know all about withholding tax.
Dividend allowance – TaxScouts Taxopedia
The dividend allowance is the amount of tax-free dividends that you can earn in a tax year. In the 2020/2021 tax year, it is £2,000.
How to claim your VCT tax relief
When you invest in a VCT fund, you can receive 30% income tax relief plus tax-free dividends. Here is how you actually claim your VCT tax relief.
What is CGT for businesses?
CGT for businesses is a tax on profits from selling assets. Companies pay via Corporation Tax; shareholders may owe CGT on personal gains.
Venture Capital Trust (VCT) – TaxScouts Taxopedia
A Venture Capital Trust (VCT) is an investment fund that invests in small and early stage businesses. They get you 30% income tax relief.
What are the most tax-efficient investments in the UK?
HMRC assumes interest from joint accounts to always be split down the middle. If you want to change this split, find out how to do it here.
How to pay UK taxes when living abroad
You must still pay income tax on any income you get from the UK even if you live overseas. Here's how to prevent paying taxes twice.
Limited company – TaxScouts Taxopedia
A limited company is an organisation that you set up to run your business. Click here to read about the basics of how it works, and more.
TaxScouts guide to crypto Christmas gifts
It's almost... crypto Christmas! If you're thinking about gifting crypto to someone special this year, read about the tax implications here.
The P800 form: what to do if HMRC sent you one
If HMRC thinks you haven't paid the right amount of tax, you'll receive a P800. If you receive one, you'll want to know what to do with it.
What tax-free allowances do you have?
Claiming tax-free allowances can significantly reduce the amount of tax that you need to pay. Find out more about these allowances here.
Tax deductions for influencers
As a new profession, you might think that there aren't tax deductions for influencers. But for HMRC, you're treated like any other self-employed worker.
What to know about the tax credit end
The tax credit end has already happened. Learn how the transition to Universal Credit affected you and what steps you need to take next.
Personal Savings Allowance – Page 10 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
The Personal Savings Allowance is tax-free interest you can earn: £1,000 if you pay basic rate tax, £500 if you pay higher rate tax.
Is your company’s Christmas party tax-free?
Did you know there’s a tax exemption for your company's Christmas party? To qualify, your company’s party must meet a set of requirements.
6 pension hacks every freelancer should know
Like tax, pensions are a notoriously unexciting conversation starter. Penfold helped us put together these six facts to learn about pensions.
9 tax deductions for DJs
Do you know exactly what you’re entitled to claim as an expense if you're self-employed? Explore nine tax deductions for DJs.
Are there legitimate ways to reduce tax?
There are lots of legitimate ways to reduce tax. Another way of describing this is being more tax efficient.
Proforma invoice – Page 10 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
If you're self-employed, a proforma invoice is a document that you can give to a client to give them an idea of the final price.
How to change your tax code
Get help with all things tax with TaxScouts, like how to change your tax code if you fear you may be on the wrong one.
SA104 – Page 10 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
The SA104 is a form that you attach to your main SA100 tax return form if you need to declare profits or losses from a partnership. 
Will I receive working or child tax credits on a bank holiday?
Worried about how the bank holiday may affect your Working or Child tax credits? Get the low-down on how HMRC payments work, here.
How to avoid paying tax on cryptocurrency
If you owe crypto tax, you can’t avoid paying it - but there are a few ways you can navigate the dreaded ‘crypto-tax’. Read about this here!
Tax 101: Surviving the Hustle Economy in 2022 – Page 10 of 11 – TaxScouts
Ever wished that tax was, well, easy? We've written a tax book to cut the jargon. Packed with tools, tips, and totally free. Download now.
What is a CIS tax deduction?
A CIS tax deduction is a payment withheld from a subcontractor's pay by contractors and sent to HMRC to cover tax obligations.
What taxes do landlords have to pay in the UK?
There are five taxes that landlords must pay in the UK: Stamp Duty, Income Tax, National Insurance, Capital Gains Tax, and Inheritance Tax.
Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) – Page 10 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
The Annual Investment Allowance (or “AIA”) is a tax relief. It can be claimed by sole traders, limited companies and partnerships.
Autumn Budget – Page 10 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
The Autumn Budget is an annual statement that sets out the UK government’s plans for raising and spending money. It can often include changes to Income Tax.
How do IR35 changes affect me?
The IR35 changes came into force in April 2021 at the start of the new tax year. They were delayed as a result of COVID-19.
Basis period – TaxScouts Taxopedia
The basis period is the period on which a sole trader calculates their tax each year. You calculate income and expenses during this period.
Tax written down value – TaxScouts Taxopedia
Tax written down value is basically tax jargon related to Capital Allowances. You need to know it for certain business assets. 
HMRC’s income record viewer is a game changer: here’s why
The highly anticipated income record viewer has finally touched down, and tax professionals across the country couldn’t be happier.
VAT exempt – TaxScouts Taxopedia
VAT exempt means that for something you don’t have to pay or charge VAT. If you're self-employed, here is when you need to care about VAT exempt services.
If these 6 signs describe your accountant… run!
Finding the right accountant can be tricky, especially if you’re new to the world of tax returns. Here are 6 signs that spell bad news.
Allowable expenses for limited company directors 
Allowable expenses for limited company directors help you be as tax-efficient as possible and can lower your corporation tax bill.
Invoice – Page 10 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
An invoice is a bill that a business gives to its customers, asking them to pay for the goods or services that the business has supplied to them.
Spring Statement 2023
The Spring Statement is an annual announcement made by the Chancellor of Exchequer regarding the financial health of the economy.
P800 – Page 10 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
A P800, also known as a tax calculation, is a letter from HMRC that tells you that you have paid the wrong amount of tax.
Are you on the correct tax code?
A set of letters and numbers known as the tax code instructs HMRC on how much tax you owe. You maybe overpaying if you're on the wrong code.
How to add additional documents to your TaxScouts account
How to upload additional documents to your TaxScouts account and tax return
Eugene Amo-Dadzie, the ultimate numbers man
TaxScouts sponsors Eugene Amo-Dadzie: 4th fastest Brit of all time in 100m, working to qualify for the Olympics, and working accountant.
Can you go to jail for not paying taxes (UK)?
Can you go to jail for not paying taxes? One of the most frequently searched questions on the net. So, can you? Read this guide to find out.
Trading vs investing – how are they taxed differently?
Whether you’ve bought shares as a one-off investment or been mining crypto tokens as your side gig, here's what you need to know about tax.
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