The tax team from Randall & Payne, left to right: Chelsea Clapperton, James Geary, Emma Robinson, Rob Case, Gina Gardner,Adam Smith, Dani Longney
Pension allowance Saving into a pension is tax efficient. In this tax year, the annual contribution allowance for pensions is £40,000 (providing your income is less than £150,000). You can roll forward up to three years of contributions if they are unused. Have you got the potential to use more of your allowance? Dividends For the 2018/19 tax year, the tax-free dividend allowance has been reduced to £2,000. If you expect a dividend income in excess of this level, your tax bill will likely increase and you may need to consider registering for Self-Assessment to do a tax return, if you don’t already. Rental changes The continued phased implementation of the rules surrounding financial costs for residential properties caught some people unaware in 2017/18 tax year as only 75% of these costs were reclaimable in full. And with a further reduction to 50% in this tax year, a landlord’s tax liabilities could significantly increase. From 5 April 2019, the allowance reduces even further
– to only 25%. To find out what you can do to improve your tax position going forward speak to your adviser
sooner rather than later. And finally, don’t forget... Making Tax Digital
This April will see one of the most significant changes for VAT registered businesses, who will be required to keep digital records and submit VAT returns in a new way, known as Making Tax Digital. Many businesses still have to adapt to this change. This is the first step of significant changes, where ultimately all income and business-related taxes will require digital transmission of information to HMRC. For more information, download our free Making Tax Digital report at www.randall-payne. co.uk/services/accountancy/making-tax-digital/ l The above briefly clarifies ways to make your money work better for you – so you don’t miss on out on opportunities to make it go further. If you wish to discuss making the most of your money or have concerns about Making Tax Digital, please come in for a chat over a coffee – book a free advice clinic on 01242 776000 or email clinics@randall-payne.co.uk
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