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claiming travel allowance
hope this is in the right place my husband has recently joined an agency, he is a lorry driver and they find him work, eg Bloggs transport want a driver for a few weeks, the agency rings my husband and offers him the job, when it comes to an end they find him another job elsewhere. [hopefully] they say if he signs up to…
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VAT Refund Eligibility
Hi All, First time poster here. I am an Australian who resides in the UK on a working visa. I wish to travel to New York on a holiday (and then returning to the UK) and was wondering if it was possible to claim VAT on a diamond ring that I wish to purchase in the UK? Am I eligible to claim this VAT refund? Thanks kindly…
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Girlfriend being taxed
My girlfriend had a part time job while at University, she was earning on average £180 a month. She left this job in June. In July she started a new job, however, this was only temp and left two weeks later. She on average earned £300 – she was taxed on this (not sure how much). For the summer she was unemployed. She now…
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Tax Return Query
Hi All, I completed my tax returns last year online for the first time ever, however I now can't remember where online I did this and what my log-on details were. How can I find this out? Thanks
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South African Immigration / Inheritance experts
Not sure which board to post this on, however, I wondered if there were any South African Immigration / Inheritance experts on here who would be willing to help me? Many thanks
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Childcare vouchers and self assessment
Hi all, I've been receiving childcare vouchers over the past year and while filling out my self assessment I couldn't find where to declare them. I'm sure that they make a difference since they work through salary sacrifice and no tax is paid on them. Can anyone shed some light on that? Cheers!
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BTL Tax part ownership transfer
Background: My self and my father have a shared BTL flat. I earn majority share however my father wishes to gift 1/2 he’s share to myself and I buy out the remaining he owes. Any flaw in my plan: Total gain= (%owned x current Valuation) - (original deposit + improvement costs) Tax due - (assuming no gains for the year) My…
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Moving Abroad
Hi New here, so let me know if I'm posting anything that's been said before (couldn't find anything) Basically, I'm moving from the UK in a couple of months, will I be due a tax rebate on account of not working for a full financial year here? If so, I'm assuming there are forms etc? Any help would be appreciated!
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Transfering tax responsibility
Hi We are currently renting out our property and have been over the past few years. We have had a letter today from the let property campaign. Now i will admit to being really daft and not even considering the tax implications on the property (We moved out and into a rented accommodation because we couldnt sell it at the…
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Work from Home Employed - what can I claim?
Hi there, I am employed on a PAYE basis. I work from home and therefore use my own heating, lighting, water etc. If I was in the office, I wouldn't need to heat my home during the day etc etc. Can I claim any tax relief on this expense? My employer hasn't increased my salary to account for these expenses. If I can, how…
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Retiring early: / bank savings tax
Hi, I am considering giving up work soon as the mortgage will be paid up in a few months. I am wondering if my small savings in the bank would become tax free or do I still get charged that. My salary is only about £11k pa, but from next month I will reduce my hours, and so will be earning less than £10k which I believe…
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Childrens savings and tax
I am currently in the process of setting up a Halifax Young Saver account (3% gross) for my 1 year old child. I currently also have a JISA with maximum contribution. My thoughts were that I would use the Young Saver account (which I understand remains in my name and I can access at any time) for gifts from other family…
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Support my e-petition on car tax direct debit
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/71202 I have created this e-petition because I think it unfair that paying VED by direct debit should attract a 5% surcharge. I would appreciate signatories of anyone who agrees. Also if anyone knows how I can increase visibility of this petition that would be appreciated. Best…
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Company failure to submit p11d
evening, tonight i received a call from an old employer, i left this employment in july 2013, they had a car owned by them that i had soul access too, they did not complete a p11d for me at any point of my employment and they have stated they have a tax bill to pay due to this. they have asked me to say this was my fault…
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P85 - leaving the UK - when will i get a tax refund?
I am moving abroad and sent my P85 for a tax refund. Do you know when it should arrive? Will it be after the tax year ends?
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What can I claim against Tax as an Author?
Hello I wonder if any of you lovely people could help me please. I work full time in my "normal" job (PAYE) but have recently had my first fantasy horror novel published. I haven't received any royalties yet, but I was wondering what I could claim against tax as an expense? For example, I did print out the whole novel 4…
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Goverment Gateway Inland Revenue. Message possible?
Is it possible to communicate to IR through Gateway instead of by phone or letter? Ie letter from IR about income tax demand or R85 status etc. Thank you.
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Maybe no tax on my savings next year
Hello I am posting here although I have posted on 'Over 50's' and I am sorry I don't know how to change it in case this is a better place to ask. It is after just browsing and coming across zygurat's post on 01 April 2014 at 2.46 pm. Here is my post about maybe not having to pay tax on my savings next year: "I was browsing…
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Unpaid Council Tax for 5 years and a death
Hello, I am really hoping that someone will be able to provide some guidance, please! My mothers partner of 18years died earlier this year. He left the house to his nephews with my mother being a lifetime tenant. I am an executor alongside his brother in law. My mother has recently received a council tax bill for 5 years…
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Expenses for Self Employed
Hi I'm self employed and about to fill in my first tax return. This will be for 13/14. However, I've got a quick question re expenses. It's a simplistic question I know, but having scoured the Internet, I'm struggling to find an answer to it. Let's say for the sake of argument that my gross income for that tax year is…
