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Submitting your Plastic Packing Tax return – HMRC update

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. The Plastic Packing Tax is now operational. On 1 July 2022, HMRC updated their guidance on how to submit your Plastic Packaging Tax return. When to submit your return. Your tax returns must cover the below accounting periods.

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What’s the difference between accounting and bookkeeping?

Reckon

Much like those people who don’t understand the difference between Aussie rules, league and association football and call them all footy, a number of small business owners use the terms accounting and bookkeeping interchangeably. An easy start is to say that an accountant can be a bookkeeper but a bookkeeper isn’t an accountant.

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What type of service guarantees do accountants offer?

Mark Lee

When accountants ask me how they can distinguish themselves from their immediate competition, I remind them that whilst the work output may be much the same (in terms of accounts and tax returns), the service, style, approach and fees may be very different. to be transferred into your account.

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HMRC’s new Rules Bring Scrutiny to Vinted, Airbnb, and eBay Sellers

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. As the digital marketplace continues to expand, so does the focus of tax authorities on income generated from online trading. There is a trading allowance of up to £1,000 for occasional sellers, although those surpassing this threshold must file tax returns accordingly.

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Bitcoin Halving 2024

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. If you are a trader or miner , remember that transaction fees are subject to income tax too, so even if the value of bitcoin goes down and transaction fees rise, you will need to report this income on your self-assessment tax return. What is a bitcoin halving?

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CAPITAL GAINS TAX ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY: 30 DAY REPORTING

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. UK residents disposing of residential property where a chargeable gain arises need to report and pay any Capital Gains Tax (CGT) due within 60 days of completion of the sale. You may need to seek guidance from your accountant or tax advisor on which expenses can be deducted.

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Private Tutors and UK tax

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. So, if a tutor is earning less than £1,000 in a tax year from an online platform there will be no requirement to notify HMRC of this source or make a disclosure. The tax calculations can potentially go back up to 20 years depending on the circumstances.

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