Monthly Archives: February 2023

Marriage Allowance – are you benefiting?

If you’re married or in a civil partnership, you could be one of the 2.1 million couples currently benefiting from Marriage Allowance. Understanding Marriage Allowance It is a tax benefit that is available to married couples and civil partners in the UK. The allowance allows for a portion of one partner's unused personal allowance to…
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Running a business from home? Don\’t forget to claim

Running your own business can incur a number of costs, not least renting premises. But if you are a sole trader you may prefer to work from home. It’s convenient, there’s no commute and you’re on hand if extra childcare is needed. Plus, there is the bonus of saving costs. But did you know there…
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Do not miss out on super tax break

Businesses are being urged to take advantage of the 130 per cent super-deduction tax relief before its March deadline. Introduced during the pandemic, super-deduction was designed to help organisations continue to invest through the difficult times. But from March 31, the support will draw to a close. What is super-deduction? Super-deduction is a tax incentive…
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Eight million families benefit from cost-of-living support

Struggling households are receiving payments into their bank accounts to help them with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. More than eight million families on means-tested benefits will automatically receive £301 with a further 6.5 million on disability payments due to receive £150 in the summer. Work and Pensions Secretary, Mel Stride said: “These direct payments will…
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