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What If you can’t pay your self assessment income tax bill on time

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. If you find in this time of uncertainty that you are unable to pay your self assessment income tax liability, there is help at hand. How you contact HMRC will depend on how much tax you have to pay (see below). Once you are happy please complete the process.

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HMRC’s powers to write off employees’ underpaid tax

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Did you know under Extra Statutory Concession A19 (ESC A19) HMRC have the power to write off income tax and capital gains tax you owe in respect of historic periods where the underpayment is due to an HMRC error or administrative failure?

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Private Client: Spring Budget 2024 Predictions & Wish List

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Income tax Tax Liabilities Given the increased interest rates, more taxpayers will be benefitting from increased interest on income. This means more taxpayers may find themselves with undisclosed tax liabilities and/or needing to file a tax return.

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Tax rates and allowances 2023/24

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Download Menzies 2023/24 Tax Rate Cards The Menzies Tax Rate card outlines the business and individual tax rates for the coming tax year (2023/24).

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Tax penalties

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. To dissuade taxpayers from all forms of non-compliance, the UK tax code contains many other types of penalties that apply in alternative scenarios. If the return is still outstanding after 6 months then HMRC can charge a penalty equal to the greater of £300 or 5% x tax due.

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Hospitality & Leisure: Spring Budget 2024 Predictions & Wish list

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Tax Cuts The sector relies on disposable income and consumer confidence. A basic rate income tax cut could stimulate additional spending on recreational activities, benefiting the industry.

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IR35 – where are we now?

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. The rules exist to ensure that in circumstances where a worker or contractor meets the definition of an employee, that worker pays broadly the same income tax and National Insurance contributions to that of a PAYE employee. What is IR35?