The government has introduced temporary sickness absence rules, effective 10 December 2021 until January 26th 2022. The new rules provide an exemption the provision of proof of sickness until 28 days of being off work.…
Universal Credit eligibility expands to higher rate taxpayers
Autumn Budget reforms have created a surprising clash of benefits and income tax. The Covid-19 pandemic was the first time many people utilised Universal Credit (UC) for the first time – between February and May…
Cryptoassets tax confusion
HMRC is sending letters to taxpayers who they believe hold cryptoassets, advising them of the potential capital gains tax (CGT) implications and linking to relevant guidance. Many taxpayers will be unaware that simply exchanging one…
Treasury sets aside CGT and IHT change agendas
Tax and Administration Maintenance (TAM) Day is a new phenomenon brought in by the Treasury to try and move away from the traditional all-in-one Budget. Following the first ‘Tax Day’ in March, the end of…