by VelocityAS | Mar 1, 2021 | HMRC, MTD, Tax
The Government would like to hear your views on proposals for a new process for keeping records for corporation tax purposes and reporting tax information to HMRC, known as Making Tax Digital (MTD). Your comments will help ensure that the design makes it as easy as... 
by VelocityAS | Mar 1, 2021 | HMRC, Self Assessment, Tax
HMRC announced in January that they would not charge a late filing penalty if your 2019/20 tax return was not filed by midnight on 31 January 2021, as long as the return was filed by 28 February 2021. Any tax due by 31 January 2021 should still have been paid by that... 
by VelocityAS | Mar 1, 2021 | Charity, COVID-19, HMRC, income, Self Assessment, Tax
If you are a taxpayer and you make a Gift Aid declaration when making a donation to a charity, the charity can reclaim basic rate tax on your donation. Tax relief on the donation A donation made under Gift Aid is treated as being made net of the basic rate of tax,... 
by VelocityAS | Mar 1, 2021 | Business, Employment, HMRC, PAYE, Payroll, Tax
The 2021/22 tax year starts on 6 April 2021. If you employ staff, you will need to update their tax codes before you pay them for the first time in the new tax year. However, remember to finalise the 2020/21 tax year before updating your payroll software and data for... 
by VelocityAS | Feb 1, 2021 | HMRC, Self Assessment, Tax
The normal deadline for filing the 2019/20 tax return is 31 January 2021. However, HMRC announced in a press release issued on 25 January 2021 that they would not issue a late filing penalty as long as the 2019/20 tax return is filed online by 28 February 2021.... 
by VelocityAS | Jan 2, 2021 | Brexit, Business, Tax, VAT
The Brexit transitional period came to an end on 31 December 2020. As a result, new rules apply from 1 January 2021. As the situation is evolving, it is recommended that you check the guidance on the Gov.uk website regularly. EORI number From 1 January 2021 you will... 