How HMRC’s Focus On Private Use Adjustments Affects Your Tax Return

Illustration of a UK tax return under a magnifying glass with a pound sign, alongside a car, phone, home, laptop and tools to represent mixed-use costs. Highlights private use adjustments UK and HMRC enquiry compliance for business expenses tax rules.

Tips & Advice How HMRC’s Focus On Private Use Adjustments Affects Your Tax Return Published: 04 October 2025 Reading time: ~4 minutes HMRC Targets Private Use Adjustments In Self Assessment HMRC say they raised over £27 million following a 2024 trial encouraging more accurate private-use adjustments, exposing widespread claims of disallowable private use within business…

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Self Assessment CGT Adjustment: How To Correct Your 2024/25 Return

Illustration showing a self assessment CGT adjustment for 2024/25 with pound coins, rising bar chart and tax document, highlighting HMRC CGT calculator use and capital gains tax rates UK.

Tips & Advice Self Assessment CGT Adjustment: How To Correct Your 2024/25 Return Published: 10 September 2025 Reading time: ~6 minutes Why Some 2024/25 Tax Returns May Now Be Wrong The government increased CGT rates on 30 October 2024, and it seems HMRC’s Self Assessment system was not configured to apply the correct rate to…

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When “Reasonable Excuse” Can Quash HMRC Penalties

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Tips & Advice When “Reasonable Excuse” Can Quash HMRC Penalties Published: 11 September 2025 Reading time: ~4 minutes Sayrun Lamuth v HMRC: The Case In Brief Sayrun Lamuth jointly owned a UK rental property with her ex-husband who lived overseas. They agreed she would pass her share of rent to him to hold for their…

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Evesham Couple Found Cheaper Route To Sell Their Property, Here’s How

Victorian-style terrace house in Evesham illustrating property tax planning strategies for selling a former main home. The image supports residential property disposal advice and Private Residence Relief UK guidance to help manage capital gains tax on property.

Success story Evesham Couple Found Cheaper Route To Sell Their Property, Here’s How Reading time: ~4 minutes Property Tax Planning Strategies That Turn Choices Into Savings A couple returned to the UK after travelling and needed clarity. They owned a former home in Evesham, Worcestershire, and wanted the most efficient way to sell. We applied…

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