Confusion often arises over differing tax treatment of mileage allowances paid to employees using their own cars for business, and those provided with a company car. We clarify the tax free allowances and what you need to report to HMRC.

The government has altered its proposed schedule of fees for an application for a grant of probate, which come into effect from April. The new rates replace the flat rate and range between £250 and £6,000 depending on the value of the estate, representing a 2,700% increase in cost for estates valued over £2m.

Questions and answers from our April 2019 newsletter, including payslips, VAT registration and inheritance tax on house sales.

Philip Hammond’s Spring Statement was overshadowed by ongoing Brexit negotiations, with even economic forecasts having a larger margin for error than usual.

Cash tips handed to an employee are not subject to tax and NICs under PAYE, so an employer does not need to keep track of them and make deductions. However, the employee must declare the income to HMRC and pay tax and NICs.

Questions and answers from our March 2019 newsletter, including capital gains tax, VAT on vehicles for business purposes and equalisation of estates.