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Investor tax made easy - TaxScouts
Minimise your tax and maximise your profits. Make the easy choice when it comes to your investments and related tax commitments.
What is the Form 64-8? – TaxScouts Taxopedia
You can use form 64-8 to enable your accountant to act on your behalf and deal with HMRC directly, as well as file your tax return for you.
What are the dividend tax rates in the UK?
If you receive dividends from an investment or you're a company director and you pay them to yourself, you pay tax separately on this income.
How to pay tax on dividends
Paying tax on dividends all depends on how much you received in dividends this tax year. You don't always need to file a tax return.
Are content creators evading taxes?
At the moment, there’s no such thing as Influencer Tax. There are, however, tax responsibilities attached to being an online influencer.
I can’t afford my tax bill
If you can’t afford your tax bill, don’t worry. There is support available. The first and most important thing to do, is to notify HMRC.
Do I pay tax on money invested in Nutmeg?
So, do you pay tax on money invested in Nutmeg? Well that depends - it’s a little bit more complicated than a straight yes or no answer.
What are Dividend – Page 6 of 11? – TaxScouts Personal Tax Glossary
A dividend is a sum of money that you might receive if you own shares in a profitable limited company. Only limited companies can pay them.
How to recover your HMRC login user ID
Losing your User ID can prevent you from logging in to HMRC Online and submitting your tax return. See how you can quickly recover it.
UTR number? – TaxScouts Taxopedia
A UTR number (Unique Taxpayer Reference number) is a ten digit code that HMRC uses to keep track of taxpayers who need to file tax return.
2 landlords, 1 property: how it works
Want to buy a buy-to-let property? In most cases, this means that you’ll have to file a tax return on the income that you get from renting.
The General Election: Labour with the win
Labour wins the General Election, so what do the new changes have in store for you? Let's get into all the important details.
Real Time Capital Gains Tax Service – TaxScouts Taxopedia
The Real Time Capital Gains Tax Service is one of the two ways which you can pay your CGT bill. Starting in April 2020, it's mandatory for property sales.
Are bitcoins tax-free?
If you’re thinking of investing in cryptocurrency then you might be asking yourself, ‘are bitcoins tax-free?’. Unfortunately not!
BACs payment – Page 6 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
BACs is an electronic system that is used to make payments. There are two main types of BACS payment: Direct Debit and Direct Credit.
What’s the hold-over relief on gifts?
If your business holds something of value such as cash or raw materials, you may be able to claim the hold-over relief if you gift it.
Corporation tax calculator
...companies and their tax implications. How to apply for small business rate relief Allowable expenses for limited company directors Do I need to file a director Self Assessment tax return?...
Do I need to pay Capital Gains Tax on gifted property?
Capital gains tax on gifted property usually applies if the property has increased in value since you bought it. There are a few exceptions.
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) – TaxScouts Taxopedia
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is the tax you pay when you sell an asset (a property, shares, cryptocurrencies, etc.) for a profit.
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SA102 – Page 6 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
The SA102 is a form that you can attach to your main SA100 Self Assessment tax return form, if you need to tell HMRC more about your employment income.
Foreign Tax Credit Relief – TaxScouts Taxopedia
If you've paid foreign tax on income normally taxed in the UK, you may be able to claim the foreign tax credit relief. Find out more here.
How does the Mileage Allowance work?
The mileage allowance is a simple tax-free allowance that self-employed people can claim for using their own car for business.
Resident landlord – Page 6 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
A resident landlord is someone that rents out part of their home while also living there. You only need to do a tax return if you earn over £7,500 from it.
The SA108 form: how to use it to file your Capital Gains Tax
You must submit the SA108 to HMRC in order to pay capital gains tax. If you've sold any assets, securities, or crypto, you must use it.
Which Tax Rate Applies? A Guide to Using a Tax Calculator Interest Tool
Use a tax calculator interest tool to estimate tax on savings interest. Understand allowances, rates, and how to pay.
Enterprise Incentive Scheme (EIS) – TaxScouts Taxopedia
The Enterprise Incentive Scheme (EIS) lets you save tax by investing in startups. You can claim 30% from HMRC and sell the shares tax-free.
High Income Child Benefit Charge – Page 6 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
The High Income Child Benefit Charge is a tax charge that you have to pay if you or your partner earn over £50,000 and you also claim Child Benefit.
Declaration of Trust – TaxScouts Taxopedia
A Declaration of Trust is a document that shows how much each of the joint owners of a property own. It helps you, as a couple, pay less tax.
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Cryptocurrency – TaxScouts Taxopedia
Cryptocurrency (“crypto”) is a form of money that only exists on the Internet. How you pay tax on your crypto profits depends on how you got them.
When is the tax deadline for expats?
Do you live abroad as an expat? The tax deadline to file and pay your tax return on UK income is 31st January - and it's important to know!
How to claim tax back on your van
In the trades services industry, a lot of people ask, ‘Can I claim a van on my tax return?” This is really a question about expenses.
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What is CSP tax?
CSP tax refers to how tax works as a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, depending on whether you're self-employed or employed.
Tax return toolkit – Page 6 of 11 – TaxScouts
From tax calculators to expenses spreadsheet templates to top tips and more! We’ll get you on track to sort your 2023/24 tax return. 
3 ways the mortgage tax relief changes impact you
The 2020 mortgage interest tax relief rules meant landlords had to pay more tax on buy-to-let income. Here are 3 calculation examples.
Subcontractor – TaxScouts Taxopedia
A subcontractor is a person or a business who is hired by a contractor to work on individual jobs that form a larger project.
UK income tax rates for tax year 2023/2024
Your earnings below £12,570 were tax free. This is called the Personal Allowance. Read more about the 2023/24 Income Tax rates here.
How to calculate the self-employed break-even formula
The break-even formula is used to calculate the point at which a business' profits are equal to its costs.
Student loan deductions – TaxScouts Taxopedia
Student loan deductions are repayments of your student loan that your employer collects automatically from your salary and sends to HMRC.
Exotic dancer tax deductions
As a self-employed exotic dancer, the tax deductions that you can claim may vary. You are in charge of declaring your income to HMRC.
Do you need to keep receipts for tax purposes?
If you're self-employed, you know its important to keep track of invoices for tax purposes, but do you also need to retain receipts?
Capital Allowances – TaxScouts Taxopedia
Capital allowances can be used to claim tax relief on things that have been bought for business use e.g. equipment, vehicles, and R&D costs.
Are there different ways to pay a tax return?
There indeed multiple ways that you can pay your tax bill. Bank transfer, direct debit, cheque, from your PAYE salary and more.
Welsh rates of Income Tax – TaxScouts Taxopedia
Since 6th April 2019, Welsh rates of Income Tax have been determined by the Welsh government instead of England’s. Here are the details.
I’ve not done a tax return for 20 years
First and foremost, don’t panic. If you’ve not done a tax return for a long time, whether that’s three years, five years or more, all is not lost.
Ethereum – TaxScouts Taxopedia
Ethereum is one of the most popular types of blockchain software, powered by a crypto called ether. If you earned ethers, you might owe tax.
UK income tax rates for tax year 2020/2021
The basic income tax rate in the UK was 20% during the 2020–21 tax year. When you make more than £50,000, this percentage rises to 40%.
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