NFTs and UK Tax NFTs and cryptocurrencies have become undoubtedly popular, especially since NFT was Collins Dictionary’s word of the year for 2021. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are unique sets of data on a blockchain. The term non-fungible refers to an asset that is unique and cannot be exchanged like-for-like. Fungible items, such as Bitcoin, can
New Tax Year 2022/23 The 2022/23 tax year begins today, 6 April 2022 and ends on 5 April 2023. Each new tax year has the potential to bring an element of change to individual taxes and business taxes. Over the course of the year, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced numerous tax updates which take effect
In December 2019, HMRC published guidance on its view of how crypto transactions should be treated for UK tax purposes. It stated that individuals selling cryptoassets will be subject to capital gains tax (CGT) on any profits made, over the tax-free annual allowance threshold, which will need to be reported to HMRC on a self-assessment
Yesterday (23rd March) the government published a series of consultations which outlined the plans to modernise Britain’s tax system, whilst rectifying flaws that cost £31bn every year. Here are some of the key announcements: Freelancers/self-employed to be taxed like employees The government will review the ‘pay-as-you-go’ system to start taxing self-employed workers in the same
Earlier this month Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a number of tax allowances will be frozen to help pay off the debts incurred by the coronavirus pandemic. These new ‘stealth taxes’ will raise billions, without directly increasing charges for taxpayers. As the economy bounces back and the cost of goods and services increases, more people will
From 6th April 2017, a tax-free trading allowance of £1,000 was introduced to cover ‘self-starters’ with small hobby-based businesses. The allowance can be used against trading or casual income on hobby activities, which are in the process of developing into a commercial business. This may include selling via social media platforms for example, selling sweet
Ahead of the March Budget, rumours have been circulating regarding what tax changes Chancellor Rishi Sunak plans to make. Reportedly, the Treasury may be planning to freeze personal income tax allowances for the two lower tax thresholds. This would mean that the thresholds £12,500 and £50,000 would not rise in line with inflation. Currently, basic
The UK government recently introduced an Income Tax exemption on coronavirus antigen tests for employees. The tax exemption came into effect on 8th December 2020 and is expected to end on 5th April 2021. The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) is calling for the tax exemption to be extended beyond 5th April 2021. The current
In a written statement from the Financial Secretary of the Treasury to parliament, it was announced that a temporary tax easement will be introduced on the cycle-to-work schemes. The cycle-to-work schemes benefit from a tax exemption on bicycles and safety equipment provided to staff, on the provisions that they are used ‘mainly for qualifying journeys’
Last week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the government spending plans for 2021/22 in the latest Spending Review. The Spending Review sets out the departmental budgets and devolved administrations’ block grants for 2021/22. The coronavirus has had a huge impact on the UK economy this year, causing hardship for families and businesses across the UK. The
Coronavirus Job Support Extended by Chancellor On 5th November 2020, the Chancellor announced in the House of Commons that he would be extending the Furlough Scheme and the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme, following the news of a second national lockdown for England. The Furlough Scheme was set to end in December 2020 however, it has
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been looking for ways to cover the costs of the devastating financial impact caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The UK’s economy has been hit hard during the pandemic and the government are now looking for ways to gain back funds. Rishi Sunak has reassured the nation that there will not be
In a recent announcement, HMRC have confirmed that Enterprise Management Incentive schemes (EMI) will continue in the UK once the Brexit transition period has ended. The scheme will operate under UK law from 1st January 2021. EMI is a scheme that allows for some companies to offer their employees a share option up to the
Earlier this week the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, made a statement to the House of Commons to offer support to businesses who are struggling as a result of further restrictions required, due to the coronavirus pandemic. In these challenging times the Chancellor has acknowledged that additional support is required in order to keep people in jobs
Tax avoidance promoters are targeting returning NHS staff for their schemes. HMRC announced that they are aware of “unscrupulous promoters of tax avoidance schemes are targeting workers returning to the National Health Service (NHS) to help respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.” HMRC warned returning staff to avoid signing up to such schemes, which they
