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Why you should use an online tax return service
In the UK you can file a tax return yourself or hire an expensive accountant to do it. An online tax return service like Taxfix is a better solution.
Late payment penalty – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix Taxopedia
A late payment penalty is a fee charged by HMRC if you pay your tax bill late. You also have to pay interest if you pay your tax bill late.
What are the VCT (Venture Capital Trust) tax reliefs?
Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are designed for investment in smaller companies. Read about the tax benefits of VCT investing here.
How to check if HMRC has received your tax return
Find your HMRC submission receipt and learn how to check the status of your tax return. Also check if HMRC has received it.
How to pay your tax bill
How to pay your self assessment tax bill. What to do if you're struggling to pay the bill and information HMRC will need to make a decision on a payment plan
Understanding private pensions and tax
When you save into a pension, you may receive tax relief, which is a key benefit of private pensions and tax planning.
How to find and share your Taxfix referral code
Use your Taxfix referral code to get £25 for each friend you invite, plus they'll get 10% off too. Win-win.
Incentive Stock Option – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix Taxopedia
An incentive stock option is an option that gives an employee the right to buy shares at a discounted price. The biggest advantage: zero income tax to pay.
HMRC is trying to tax your ISA?! – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix (formerly TaxScouts)
HMRC do not think fractional shares belong in Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) because they don’t meet ISA regulations and should be taxed.
What is a teacher tax rebate?
Learn how to claim a teacher tax rebate in the UK, discover eligible expenses, and find out how to apply for your refund.
What is SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme)?
Wondering what is SEIS? Learn how the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme can help your start-up attract investment with tax incentives.
Securities – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix Taxopedia
To understand securities if you’re not familiar with investing, it’s best to look back on how they began, when investments were paper-based.
What was the Government Gateway and how do I login now?
Government Gateway was used to register for UK government’s online services, but it was shutdown in March 2019. Check these alternatives.
Allowable expenses limited companies can claim 
Discover what allowable expenses limited companies can claim to reduce their tax bills and stay compliant.
Can I expense my bed and pillows? – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix (formerly TaxScouts)
For any of us that needs to do a tax return, you’ll know that one of the important parts of the process is claiming back your business expenses.
P87 claim form – Taxfix Taxopedia
A P87 claim form lets you claim tax relief for your employment expenses. You can use a P87 to claim any reasonable expense that relates to your employment
Landlord
A landlord is a property owner who either rents or leases their property to another party in exchange for rent payments.
P11D – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix Taxopedia
A P11D is a form that tells HMRC if you received benefits from your employer, outside of your salary. You need it if you file a Self Assessment tax return.
SA101 – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix Taxopedia
The SA101 is one of the supplementary forms that you can attach to the SA100 form, if you need to declare less common types of income or tax reliefs.
What is a Trust fund? – Taxfix Taxopedia
A trust fund is a tool for future planning. It’s a legal third party entity. It’s usually set up to take care of a person's assets.
Guides and useful information for doing your taxes – Taxfix
If you're looking for help or more information on doing and understanding your personal taxes, check out our helpful guides, FAQs and calculators.
Savings interest – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix Taxopedia
To understand savings interest, you should first understand how a savings account works with interest rates. Click here to read more.
Entrepreneurs' Relief – Taxfix Taxopedia
The Entrepreneurs’ Relief is a tax relief that you can claim if you're selling shares in, or giving your business to someone.
Shares – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix Taxopedia
Shares are part of a limited company. You pay tax on earnings from shares outside of an ISA and you can claim tax relief for SEIS/EIS shares.
Rent a Room scheme – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix Taxopedia
The Rent a Room scheme is a scheme that allows you to earn up to £7,500 a year tax-free from renting out your own home, as long as you also live there.
Relief at source – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix Taxopedia
Relief at source is a way of giving automatic tax relief on the contributions that you made into your pension scheme. It's set at 20%.
How to claim your EIS tax relief
EIS is a UK government incentive designed to stimulate startup investment. Here's how to claim EIS relief with your EIS3 certificate.
Shareholder – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix Taxopedia
A shareholder is a person or a business who owns shares in a limited company. You can be the sole shareholder in your own company.
Tax – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix Taxopedia
Tax is a sum that you need to pay to the government when you earn money. How you pay it depends on how you earned the money.
How to claim your SEIS tax relief
Aimed at helping startups raise money, SEIS is an incredible tax relief: 50% tax relief and zero CGT. This is how you can claim SEIS.
Intro to Taxfix + Koinly – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix (formerly TaxScouts)
Reporting your crypto profits for tax can be a huge pain, which is why we’ve teamed up with Koinly to create a simple solution, just for you.
Am I a UK tax resident? – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix (formerly TaxScouts)
Wondering "am I a UK tax resident?" Learn the criteria, tax obligations, and rules for UK tax residency here.
Reducing your tax bill with crypto losses – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix (formerly TaxScouts)
As many investors know not all investments end in a gain - sadly, some result in a loss. This is known as a capital (or crypto) loss.
What is EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme)?
What is EIS? The Enterprise Investment Scheme is a UK government initiative that offers tax relief for investors who fund small businesses.
Profit – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix Taxopedia
Profit is how much money you're left with after you subtract costs from earnings. Knowing it is important because that is what HMRC will tax you on.
Taxfix launches in Spain 🇪🇸 – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix (formerly TaxScouts)
It’s official. Taxfix is making moves in Europe! We launched in Spain after four years of simplifying tax returns for the UK market.
Uber Tax Calculator – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix
Use our Uber tax calculator to quickly work out how much Income Tax you’ll need to pay HMRC as an Uber driver or another ride-share driver.
Tax allowance – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix Taxopedia
A tax allowance is something that allows you to earn a certain amount of money tax-free. In the UK, there are a many available to claim.
Tax deductions for carpenters
Expenses can be confusing, so the available tax deductions for carpenters may not be obvious. But it’s not actually too complicated.
Free Bookkeeping tools - Taxfix (formerly TaxScouts)
Try Taxfix new bookkeeping tools today. Invoicing, expenses, business finances tracking and AI-based receipt uploads. All for free.
How to make an invoice template
In this guide, we’ll help you navigate the world of invoicing. That includes how to create the perfect invoice template and more!
Class 3 National Insurance – Taxfix Taxopedia
Class 3 National Insurance is a voluntary payment that you can make if you have gaps in your NI record and you want to qualify for state pension.
CIS scheme – Page 8 of 10 – Taxfix Taxopedia
The CIS scheme is used by HMRC to ensure income tax is collected from subcontractors in the UK construction industry. 
Get simple, one-off Tax Advice - Taxfix (formerly TaxScouts)
Got a tax-based problem? We can help. Get professional support & advice with any tax situation you're struggling with.
How do I get a VAT Certificate?
To get your VAT certificate, register for VAT online by calculating your taxable turnover and gathering the necessary documents.
Simplified expenses – Taxfix Taxopedia
Simplified expenses are flat rates that you can use to reduce your self-employment tax bill. They’re great if you drive a lot or can’t find your receipts.
Trading Allowance – Taxfix Taxopedia
The Trading Allowance is a tax-free £1,000 that most self-employed people can claim. If you earned under £1,000 from self-employment, it's tax-free.
A company accountant in your corner - Taxfix
Get expert tax advice and support sorting your company accounts and tax return with our subscription service.
Carer's Allowance – Taxfix Taxopedia
The Carer’s Allowance is an allowance that you can claim if you care for someone for at least 35 hours each week.
Make company taxes work for you - Taxfix
Get expert tax advice and support sorting your company accounts and tax return with our one-off tax return and subscription services.
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