Are alphabet shares safe and legal?

Alphabet shares is a term used to describe a company issuing different share classes with different rights.  One reason for this might to pay dividends in a different proportion to voting shares and has historically been used for tax planning.  They are not illegal,...

Do I need to pay tax on rental income?

If you have net rental income on which you’ll have tax to pay, (rent minus expenses) then you must register for a Self- Assessment tax return and keep a record of your rental income and ‘allowable’ expenses (you can find out what they are here...

What is Gift Aid?

Tax relief: Gift Aid is a way you can increase the value of a charitable donation – at no extra cost to you. If you pay tax in the UK, a charity can reclaim 25% of your donation from tax you have paid. You should be aware that if you have not paid enough tax to...