Tax Guides

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Pension Tax Relief For Scottish Taxpayers From 2018

Five bands of tax result in a more complex administration for Scottish taxpayers.

20 April 2018 12:33pm 6,299 views

PERSONAL TAX

Graduate Take Home Pay By Degree Subject

We examine the take home pay after tax and deductions for graduates and whether it is possible to afford to buy a home.

7 April 2018 2:34pm 7,119 views

PERSONAL TAX

Tax Compliance For People Making Money Online

Government wants to know how people are making money through online platforms and whether they are aware of their tax obligations.

15 March 2018 10:11am 7,478 views

PERSONAL TAX

Tax Relief on Self-Funded Training

A new consultation has been announced to look into helping those who pay for their own work-related courses/training regardless of employment type or current employment.

14 March 2018 4:56pm 6,253 views

PERSONAL TAX

How Landlords Could Reduce Tax Bills

In a few days tax bills for landlords will begin an upward journey - we examine the effects and possible solutions.

3 April 2017 4:11pm 13,851 views

BUSINESS TAX

Tax Changes for Buy to Let Investors and Tenants

The 2015 Summer Budget proposed taxation changes to tax reliefs. Coupled with earlier Stamp Duty changes we examine the effect on landlords and tenants.

29 February 2016 1:42pm 20,594 views

GENERAL

Scottish Rate of Income Tax : Key Points for Taxpayers

Important notes for taxpayers subject to the new Scottish Rates starting April 2016.

17 February 2016 1:24pm 17,356 views

GENERAL

Personal Savings Allowance : How Does It Work?

Starting from this April everyone gets a new tax free allowance for savings. Here is a brief roundup of the important details.

9 February 2016 11:05pm 21,937 views

PERSONAL TAX

Changes To Dividends In 2016 And The Effect On Dividend vs Salary

Will it still be better to incorporate to save tax with dividends in 2016?

9 July 2015 7:48pm 20,576 views

BUSINESS TAX

Tax Reliefs For The Self Employed

Read our overview of the types of expenses allowed for businesses and the rules to watch out for.

2 January 2014 11:22am 30,914 views

EXPENSES

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