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Scam texts, emails and phone calls saying they’re from HMRC are on the rise. And it can be increasingly difficult to tell the real from the fake. 

HMRC’s flagship Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme has seen many stops and starts over the years. Where are we now?

As the Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) comes to a close, HMRC will continue to check claims rigorously.

News about SEISS grants, the Finance Act — and a handy tax tip.

During the pandemic, employees required to work from home have been able to claim tax relief for additional costs, if these are not reimbursed by their employer.

As the economy starts to reopen, how flexible do employers have to be when it comes to time off for staff?

A few reminders for your diary through to August 2021.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created more opportunities for fraudsters and scammers to attack businesses, taxpayers and savers. Online scams rose last year as criminals exploited COVID and the aftermath of Brexit, according to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

Temporary change to the rules on carrying back trade losses was announced in Budget 2021. Unlocking such tax relief could be a considerable cashflow plus for businesses hit by the pandemic.

A quick round-up of business changes and a useful tax tip.

Furnished holiday lettings (FHLs) have their own tax treatment, reliant on a set of strict day-count rules. With the impact of COVID-19 on occupancy, business owners may need to take stock of the position.

Like the extension to the Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday to 30 June 2021 in England and Northern Ireland; the similar announcement in Wales, and absence of one in Scotland, some changes make headlines. But others escape the media spotlight.