Insights from the team at NLP

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The Spring Statement 2025

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, held the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March 2025. In the run up to the event, the Chancellor stated… more

Year End Tax Planning

The run up to the end of the tax year on 5 April 2025 is a good time to check that your family and business finances are arranged in the best way… more

Child Benefit: need-to-know

Since 6 April 2024, higher income thresholds have applied for the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC), putting Child Benefit payment back on the… more

Extra income: trade or hobby?

HMRC has a new online checker to help those with sources of income outside PAYE decide if they need to register for self assessment. more

SDLT: what makes property uninhabitable?

HMRC has recently turned down a high number of claims for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refunds. The claims were made on the grounds that a property in… more

Work expenses

Claims for PAYE employment expenses not reimbursed by the employer now automatically face greater scrutiny by HMRC. more

VAT: HMRC’s view of the pitfalls

HMRC has recently issued new, detailed Guidelines for Compliance for VAT. more

Employment status: keep on top of the game

Employers will be aware how important it is to make sure you have got the employment status of workers right. But how do you know for sure? more

Paid help at home?

It’s always best to check the responsibilities around tax and employment rights. There are two key questions to ask. What is the employment status of… more

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