Recent data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) shows a dramatic fall in penalties issued under the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) – from over 13,500 in 2018/19 to just 46 in 2024/25.
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An overview of filing and payment penalties for businesses
Across the major taxes, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) issues penalties when tax is not filed or paid on time.
Can nearshoring solve the economic confusion?
It is no secret that the ongoing trade wars, tariffs, and tense negotiations have left the world in a perilous place from an economic standpoint.
Making Tax Digital is expanding – here’s what sole traders need to know
A significant change is on its way for sole traders, with new rules set to reshape how income is reported and managed.
Time is running out to respond to the open consultation on reforms to APR and BPR
The Autumn Budget announced significant changes to reduce Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) under Inheritance Tax (IHT).
Rising BADR rates bring MBO timing into sharper view
The idea of selling a business to its management team has long been part of succession planning in the UK.
Join Rotherham Taylor’s Easter Raffle for a Sweet Cause!
This Easter, Rotherham Taylor is spreading the joy and giving back to the community by hosting a special Easter Raffle in aid of Samaritans. It’s the perfect opportunity to get involved, support a fantastic cause, and potentially win a delicious chocolate Easter hamper!
Tickets are only £2 each, and all proceeds will go directly to supporting the vital services provided by Samaritans, helping those in need. To enter, simply email Sue at Sue@rtaccountants.co.uk to purchase your tickets.
The raffle will close on 17th April, so don’t miss your chance to take part! The lucky winner will be drawn shortly after, and will receive a hamper filled with mouth-watering Easter treats.
Don’t wait – grab your tickets today and support Samaritans while enjoying the chance to indulge in some chocolatey goodness!
Late tax payments now charged at 8.5 per cent as HMRC hikes interest rate
Following changes to legislation, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revised the way it calculates interest on late and early payments, linking it more closely with the Bank of England base rate.
Why Trump’s tariffs could have more of an impact on your finances than you realise
As global stock markets reel in response to US President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, many UK businesses may assume this is a crisis confined to Wall Street or the multinational giants.
Will a discretionary trust prevent your home from qualifying for the residence nil rate band?
No one wants to pay more Inheritance Tax (IHT) than they have to.
