Child Benefit claims can now be made online
28 February 2024 | Mrge_Acontants
For the first time in the 47 years since Child Benefit was launched, new parents can claim their Child Benefit online in a significantly faster way than the previous process allowed, according to HMRC....
The cost of divorce – what to do if you decide to split up
21 February 2024 | Mrge_Acontants
More people file for divorce in January than any other month of the year, probably because the stress of being together for an extended period over Christmas and New Year brings any cracks in...
Mortgage lenders start a price war – what this means for you
14 February 2024 | Mrge_Acontants
Interest rates went up significantly in the last year, to the current Bank of England base rate of 5.25%, but in a change that is welcome for those looking to buy a house or...
Rumours circulate over HMRC crackdown on eBay and Etsy sales
07 February 2024 | Mrge_Acontants
Rumours have been circulating online that HMRC is set to crack down on tax avoidance on sales of goods on the likes of eBay and Etsy, but the basic rules haven’t changed, and anyone...
Dealing with a debt hangover from Christmas? Do this.
31 January 2024 | Mrge_Acontants
The festivities are over, all the food has been eaten, presents exchanged, and you will probably have already taken your Christmas decorations down. But for many people, the lasting legacy of Christmas isn’t just...
Self-assessment deadline is looming again
24 January 2024 | Mrge_Acontants
The start of the year is always the time when anyone who needs to file a self-assessment return should get their skates on if they haven’t filed yet. The deadline for filing your self-assessment...
Could you be better off by claiming Marriage Allowance?
17 January 2024 | Mrge_Acontants
HMRC is encouraging those who are either married or in a civil partnership to check whether they could be up to £252 a year better off by claiming Marriage Allowance. It has launched a...
NICs changes to start from January 6
15 January 2024 | Mrge_Acontants
Just a quick reminder that the reduction of Class 1 National Insurance Contributions (NICs) will begin on January 6, 2024. From this date, the amount paid on Class 1 NICs will fall from 12%...
Big plans for private and State Pensions
20 December 2023 | Mrge_Acontants
Pensions are set to have one of the biggest overhauls in recent memory, as the Chancellor also announced a consultation on plans that would bring significant changes to pensions in the UK. The biggest...
Christmas party with a gift of tax breaks
15 December 2023 | Mrge_Acontants
Yes, it’s that time of year again! Christmas is on the horizon, and the office Christmas party planning will be in full swing for many companies across the UK. So, if you are planning...
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