S.J.P.R., Author at SJPR UK

02 Oct 25

State benefits taxable and non-taxable

Many people rely on state benefits, but it is not always obvious which payments are taxable and which are tax-free. HMRC’s guidance outlines the following list of the most common

02 Oct 25

The Enterprise Investment Scheme tax benefits

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is designed to help smaller, higher-risk trading companies raise finance by offering a range of tax reliefs to investors who purchase new

02 Oct 25

The present limits for Business Assets Disposal Relief

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) still offers a valuable tax break, but the CGT rate has risen to 14% from April 2025 and will increase again to 18% in April 2026. BADR

02 Oct 25

Register an offshore property developer for Corporation Tax

Non-UK resident companies that buy, develop, or sell UK land must register for Corporation Tax within three months of a disposal. Those non-UK resident companies that deal in or

29 Sep 25

Five goals every small business owner should set

Running a small business can feel like juggling endless priorities, but taking time to set clear goals is essential if you want your business to grow and remain sustainable. Here

29 Sep 25

Bank deposit protection limits set to rise

The UK’s financial regulator has proposed an increase to the level of savings protection available under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). If approved, the changes

25 Sep 25

Exception from VAT registration

Businesses over £90,000 turnover must register for VAT, but HMRC may grant exceptions if the increase is temporary. A business must register for VAT if either of the following

25 Sep 25

Tax-free income from letting a room in your home

Homeowners can earn up to £7,500 tax-free under the rent-a-room scheme, with simple reporting and flexible tax options. This set of special rules is designed to encourage

25 Sep 25

VAT – Entertainment provided to directors and partners of a business

When considering VAT on entertainment provided solely to directors or partners of a business it is generally not recoverable as VAT Input Tax. HMRC considers that directors and

25 Sep 25

Sharing income from jointly held property

The standard tax treatment for couples living together, whether married or in a civil partnership, is that income from jointly held property is split equally (50:50) between them,

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State benefits taxable and non-taxable

The Enterprise Investment Scheme tax benefits

The present limits for Business Assets Disposal Relief

Register an offshore property developer for Corporation Tax

Five goals every small business owner should set

Bank deposit protection limits set to rise

Exception from VAT registration

Tax-free income from letting a room in your home

VAT – Entertainment provided to directors and partners of a business

Sharing income from jointly held property

Creative industry tax relief statistics

HMRC contacting trusts over tax return errors

Is your business ready for a cyber incident?

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