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Q: I am thinking about buying some cryptocurrency but before I do, I wanted to understand the tax implications. What do I have to declare in terms if I do go ahead? Is it taxed in the same way as my income? A: Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, for example) ...

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The record number of taxpayers submitting Self-Assessment tax returns was beaten in January, it's been revealed, with a new high of 11.5 million being reached. That's quite some number! But, judging by the figures HMRC released, somewhere between 0.5million and 1.1million failed to send theirs in by the deadline ...

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A surge of bogus tax refund phishing scams is feared by HMRC officials. The Government body has warned self-employed people to watch out for fraudsters who are likely to want to target the 11.5 million or so who have just recently sent in their Self-Assessment tax returns. Scammers will ...

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It's nearly that time again when the Chancellor of the Exchequer rises to his feet to address the House of Commons to deliver the latest Budget. This Spring announcement - set for 6 March - is earlier than typical, with a General Election looming sometime later this year, in ...

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Have you overpaid on your pensions tax? HMRC has released information showing that £38million worth of repayments were issued to thousands of savers (aged 55 and over) in the final quarter of 2023. More than 12,000 reclaim forms were processed. In the main, it was individuals accessing their pensions flexibly who ...

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    • September Q&A

      Q. I have two small businesses which are treated as a group for VAT purposes, so we only submit a single VAT return covering both …

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    • Making Tax Digital for Business: update

      In July, the Government confirmed that the Summer Finance Bill would be published in September, with the measures dropped from the pre-election Finance Bill being reintroduced …

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    • Partner – Solicitor

      I have worked with SBL over the last 10 years on numerous matters involving owner-managed business. They are professional, personable, knowledgeable and work incredibly hard to provide the best advice to their clients. I would have no hesitation in recommending SBL.

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    • Director – Networking Company

      SBL are a professional Accountancy Firm and are exceptionally up to date with all legislations.  SBL know their clients extremely well and what will work best for their business. SBL understands business and how business works and they deliver the very best considered professional advice.

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    • Director – Retail/Fashion Company

      SBL have provided auditing and other accounting services for our company for more than 10 years. They not only offered excellent support from a professional accountant company, but also delivered forward-thinking advice on how to improve our business.

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