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Vinted to alert users if they have breached threshold of selling 30 items a year under new tax reporting rules
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Since 1 January, HMRC has required platforms to collect information about users making extra cash and failing to declare it as income. The rules mean that anyone making 30 transactions in one calendar year will likely be flagged as a potential trader. Vinted sellers will be alerted if they have sold more than 30 items or made €2000 across the year, under new tax reporting rules....read
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02/09/24 06:00A new report by LexisNexis Risk Solutions reveals that 70,000 password reset attacks each week and some users are more at risk than others.When will my Clubcard vouchers expire and where can I use them?
31/08/24 06:00I'm worried my Clubcard vouchers are expiring, and I'm not sure how or where I can use them if I don't want to spend them on groceries.I'm 45 and was given BAE shares as a child now worth £7,000 - how do I work out capital gains tax?
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29/08/24 05:00Sir Keir Starmer has laid the groundwork for an increase in taxes after warning the Autumn Budget on 30 October will be 'painful'.Small businesses pay THOUSANDS more in bills than pre-energy crisis, with costs set to rise again
27/08/24 01:44Small businesses are still paying more for their energy than they did at the start of the energy crisis three years ago, with further rises in store.Freetrade rolls out share lending feature: What is it and how does it work?
27/08/24 11:00Share lending, which is a bit like renting out your stocks, is typically used by financial institutions for trading activities and hedging risk.Shop prices fall for the first time in almost three years after summer of heavy discounting
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22/08/24 02:41Small businesses are struggling to make even half of the national minimum wage in their first year of trading, according to new research.Supermarkets and beauty retailers come under fire for 'murky' loyalty pricing
21/08/24 11:01During the cost of living crisis, supermarkets and other retailers have come under fire for introducing a two-tier pricing structure.Wilko makes a grand return with SEVENTH new store opening since collapse - is one opening near you?
21/08/24 08:45It marks the brand's seventh store opening since it was bought, following previous openings and its first in the capital since its relaunch.Number of people paying dividend tax DOUBLES over three years as allowance cut hits small investors
20/08/24 01:23HMRC is expected to collect almost £18billion in dividend tax in 2024/25, and the number of those paying will have doubled since 2021/22.Britons going to Europe will need US-style visa waiver from next summer
20/08/24 10:53Brits planning on travelling to Europe next summer will need to apply and pay for a US-style visa waiver, according to EU officials.Tesco meal deal price RISES for second time in two years
20/08/24 10:00Tesco is raising the price of its lunchtime meal, in a blow to fans of a bargain lunch - but says the quality and choice will improve.Our readers have had more than a MILLION Nectar reward points worth £7,500 nicked so far this year...
19/08/24 11:40We look at some of the top trends we've spotted when it comes to the Nectar scam that is affecting our readersI used Tesco's new locked alcohol cabinets… and don't understand how it will stop shoplifting
15/08/24 12:29One Tesco store in Perivale, west London, has gone semi-viral for its new alcohol cabinets, which have been introduced to stop theft.How supermarket share has changed over a decade with Asda and Morrisons struggling
13/08/24 12:20The worsening economic conditions have also pushed supermarkets to focus on value, with budget retailers like Aldi and Lidl the main beneficiaries.Big changes to how parents are fined if they take their children out of school for holidays in term time
13/08/24 08:15Daily fines for unauthorised absences will be higher for the coming academic year, marking the first time the fine has increased since its introduction in 2013.My tenants fitted a smart meter without my permission - can I get it changed back?
12/08/24 06:00My tenants fitted a smart meter without my permission and now my supplier won't remove the meters. What can I do?How to set up a pension pot if you are self-employed - and why it's important
09/08/24 06:00Many sole traders don't bother paying into a pension as they don't get employer contributions - but they could be putting their retirement at risk.Fraudsters stole my identity and took a credit card out in my name... then it took a YEAR to cancel
07/08/24 06:00Conor Burns discovered that fraudsters had taken out a Vanquis credit card in his name and racked up a £1,531 bill, which was passed onto debt collectors.FTSE 100 slumps: Why stock markets are sliding and what it means for investors
05/08/24 11:51Global markets are suffering a huge sell-off sparked by heightened US recession fears after disappointing jobs data published last week.We're bringing back the business lunch: Restaurants see speedy dining soar this year
02/08/24 05:00The long, often boozy, meals became a staple of working in the City or media, but a shift in workplace culture meant it quickly fell out of favour.Scam refunds largely 'depend on who you bank with' says payments regulator
01/08/24 02:26The Payment Systems Regulator has said that 'being reimbursed still depends largely on who you bank with' as it issues a report on APP fraud.Shell cost measures drive $6.3bn profit despite oil and gas trading slump
01/08/24 09:44The energy giant saw a 19 per cent drop in profit from $7.7billion to $6.3billion between the first and second quarter, beating analyst estimates of $6billion.Barclays investment banking profits cushion core UK business struggles
01/08/24 08:42The FTSE 100-listed lender's pre-tax profits fell 9 per cent in the first-half to £4.2billion, beating estimates of £3.8billion but down from £4.6billion a year ago.Criminals still using Facebook sponsored adverts to sell fake cash… and they're not all being taken down
01/08/24 05:00Criminals are paying Facebook to advertise their fake cash and the posts are being left to be viewed by vulnerable victims, This Is Money can reveal.HSBC boss Noel Quinn bows out with $3bn buyback and bumper dividend
31/07/24 08:15The bank's pre-tax profits fell 0.4 per cent to $21.6billion in the first half of the year, but beat analysts' estimates of $20.5billion.Half a million taxpayers set to receive 'tax demand' letter from HMRC: Here's what to do if you get one
30/07/24 02:19In the coming weeks, 560,000 individuals will receive simple tax assessments for the 2023/24 tax year, according to HMRC's own figures.Foxtons: Buyers shrug off election uncertainty amid pent-up demand
30/07/24 10:13The letting agent said that trading was in line with expectations in July, with 'little change in customer behaviour or market dynamics' since the election.BP lifts dividend for first time in a year as profit beats estimates
30/07/24 08:28The oil and gas major reported underlying replacement cost profit, or net profit, of $2.76billion (£2.15billion) for the second quarter.50 of the best funds and investment trusts: Our experts reveal their top ideas
25/07/24 05:00We asked trusted experts to recommend the best funds that cover different investment sectors - and included This is Money's selection of active and passive options too.What does the 'two-child benefit cap' really mean and how would scrapping it affect you?
24/07/24 10:54The policy limits the amount of universal credit given to families with more than two children born after April 2017.Small businesses can now get 5.15% interest on their cash with Lightyear
24/07/24 08:47Lightyear, which launched in the UK in 2021 by former Wise staff as a rival to the likes of Freetrade, has today launched accounts for small businesses.Do I have to declare capital gains and dividends if they are tax-free?
22/07/24 05:00I held some shares in investment trusts outside of an Isa and sold them all in March, so that I could take my profits before the capital gains tax allowance was cut.One-off payouts push UK dividends to record £37bn in second quarter - but mining sector weighs on growth
22/07/24 05:00Headline figures show dividends rose 11.2% to £36.7bn in the second quarter, according to Computershare's Dividend Monitor.Inheritance tax bill hits £2.1bn in three months as more households are dragged into the net
19/07/24 08:43The figures released by HMRC show that inheritance tax (IHT) receipts were £83million higher than they were at the same point in 2023.Half a MILLION caught in the 60% tax trap by earning £100,000
17/07/24 06:00More people than ever are being stung by the 60 per cent tax trap , which affects those earning between £100,000 and £125,150 a year.I have dementia and scammers stole my £1,800: Do banks do enough to help vulnerable victims?
14/07/24 08:51As a former police community support officer, Peter Middleton, 70 was initially sceptical of a caller claiming to be from Barclays - but the scammer's tactics were clever.Bank of Mum and Dad being used by entrepreneurs to fund start-ups
10/07/24 06:00The average cost of starting a new business now stands at £16,000, or slightly lower at £11,500 for sole traders, according to data from SME bank Zempler.Terry Smith defends not holding Nvidia in Fundsmith Equity, despite costing investors better returns
09/07/24 02:14Terry Smith defended his decision not to add Nvidia to the Fundsmith Equity portfolio, despite the fund lagging the benchmark since January.Which companies have the best customer service? Survey shows top 10... but most firms are below par
08/07/24 11:01Survey asked 60,000 people what they thought of the customer service at 275 major firms - and found that satisfaction was at its lowest level since 2010.What does Labour's election win mean for your money? From tax, to pensions and homes, what Keir Starmer's government plans to do
05/07/24 04:32The manifesto was notably light on detail, but now the votes are in we will finally find out what Labour intends to do on regaining power after 14 years.I earn £130k and lost all my personal allowance - is there any advantage in doing my tax return early?
28/06/24 06:00I thought that my employer was deducting the extra tax from my pay, but it wasn't and I am now going to end up with a big bill. What do I need to know about doing a tax return?Meet the Lucky Egg duo making board games cool for the TikTok generation by making them go viral on social media first
28/06/24 06:00Lucky Egg is 'actively manufacturing virality' from its office in the heart of Soho. We speak to founders Luke Shelley and Marcus Ereira about the games business.Half a MILLION more pensioners are paying income tax, latest HMRC figures show
27/06/24 09:48More pensioners than ever are now paying tax on their income, according to the latest figures from HMRC. The number over state pension age paying tax increased by 660,000.Could the Lib Dem plan to hike capital gains tax make it fairer - and save some investors money?
22/06/24 06:00The Liberal Democrats are the only main party committed to hike capital gains tax rates - but they would also bring a radical overhaul of the systemI nearly lost thousands to a supplier invoice scam - these were the red flags that helped me spot the fraudsters
20/06/24 05:01Saagar Patel, who runs Dentristry100 in London, received a call from someone claiming to be a long-established supplier who he was due to pay.Tesco launches marketplace to rival Amazon - why are retailers opting for platforms with third-party sellers?
20/06/24 05:00Tesco recently launched a new marketplace to sell products beyond its core grocery offering, intending to become a one-stop shop for all household items.Should we hike the 40% tax threshold to £70k - or bring in a wealth tax? Reform and the Green Party's ideas
18/06/24 11:59While Labour and the Conservatives take up general election airtime, the smaller parties are the ones trying to shake up conventional economic thinking.Demand for retro international football shirts soar ahead of the Euros… and some are worth HUNDREDS of pounds
14/06/24 06:00Fans digging out an old shirt from the back of their cupboard ahead of the tournament, could unknowingly be sitting on a small fortune.What the Labour manifesto means for your finances: From income tax, to pensions and 'securonomics'
13/06/24 01:04With the polls showing Labour is very likely to form the next government, taxpayers will be keeping a watchful eye on what the party's pledges mean for their finances.Over 65s now more likely to pay income tax than those aged 16 to 64, IFS says
12/06/24 12:15Retaining the freeze on the personal allowance means a pensioner who receives full state pension and some private pension income, will have to pay income tax.What the Conservative manifesto means for your finances: From an NI tax cut, to pensions and stamp duty
11/06/24 01:06The Conservative Party has launched its manifesto in a bid to woo voters ahead of July's general election with a package of tax-cutting measures. We analyse them.Money market funds - what are they and can they be a better option for parking your cash than a savings account?
10/06/24 10:15With yields above 5 per cent, it is no wonder investors are turning to cash-like instruments to protect from inflation eating into their cash.Labour rumoured to have dropped plans to reinstate the pensions lifetime allowance in boost to savers
10/06/24 10:01The Government abolished the old £1.073m lifetime allowance last year, largely to appease senior doctors.A company car took away my child benefit: How work perks can unexpectedly increase your tax
10/06/24 06:00I was not aware my car and fuel benefits from work counted towards my income when calculating child benefit. What else is included for these purposes?Home swapping site from The Holiday sees family demand soar: How does it work and is it safe?
07/06/24 06:00While The Holiday catapulted home swapping into the mainstream, its origins go back to the 1950s, set up by European teachers who wanted to travel on a budget.Council tax in England is frozen in 1991 and needs urgent reform, says the IFS
06/06/24 02:52The Institute for Fiscal Studies has called for reform of the council tax system as well as the abolition of stamp duty to promote growth.Child benefit chaos as HMRC says half a million parents haven't received payments today
03/06/24 10:15Many parents have missed out on child benefit payments due to an issue with HMRC, leaving some in the red.Fidelity won't let me do a partial transfer of my stocks and shares Isa - what can I do?
03/06/24 06:00I want to sell some of my funds and Isa transfer the cash to other savings. However, Fidelity has told me it doesn't allow partial transfers. What can I do?JD Sports shares plummet as 'challenging market' puts a dent in profits
31/05/24 08:34The sports retailer said revenues increased 2.7 per cent to £10.4bn in the year to 27 January, while organic like-for-like sales grew 3.8 per cent.Meet the man who hopes to help cut tax office call waiting times
31/05/24 06:00We speak to Netcompany CEO Andre Rogaczewski about what he thinks HMRC's biggest issues are and what a fully digital tax office might look like.Is it a good time to buy Scottish Mortgage? Shares have rebounded but are still down 40% on the peak
29/05/24 05:00Since its peak in late 2021 Scottish Mortgage shares have fallen more than 40 per cent to 895p as higher interest rates triggered a sell-off in technology stocks.I earn £65,000 - should I start taking child benefit again?
27/05/24 06:01When my salary then went up, I stopped taking child benefit and have not claimed it for the past four years - but I heard the allowances have changed and now I could be eligible again.What the general election means for the economy and your finances
24/05/24 05:00The economy and its impact on people's wallets are likely to take centre stage as both major parties ramp up their campaigning ahead of the July General Election.My mum lost £30,000 to romance scammers who preyed on her loneliness after my dad died
23/05/24 05:00Howard Kosky discovered his mother, Shirley, had lost thousands to scammers she met online, a few months after she died.How coastal towns in Britain have become micro-business hotspots
21/05/24 11:01Coastal towns including Felixstowe, Bournemouth and Sidmouth are among the fastest growing areas for UK microbusinesses, which have fewer than 10 employees.What can I pay for using my work salary sacrifice scheme - as well as my gym membership?
21/05/24 02:00Can I buy other things via salary sacrifice like a phone or a car? It seems like it could save me a lot of money if it's taken from my gross pay.Someone used my address to register a business on Companies House - why will it take 30 days to take it down?
16/05/24 05:00Companies House has been beset by issues with fraudsters using other peoples' addresses to register new companies.Fraudsters are brazenly advertising fake banknotes on social media, currency firm warns
15/05/24 03:22Social media sites, including Facebook and X are awash with carefully targeted adverts offering free postage and discounts on counterfeit notes.HMRC phone customers spent 798 YEARS on hold in single tax period, National Audit Office reveals
14/05/24 11:01The National Audit Office found that the average wait time was nearly 23 minutes in the first 11 months of 2023-24, up from five minutes in 2018-19.Nectar customers still losing thousands of points to scammers - why hasn't it been fixed? ANGHARAD CARRICK
14/05/24 05:00As with our debit and credit cards, we expect some level of security when we hand over our details to supermarkets. Sadly, some Sainsbury's customers can't say the same.Sainsbury's now tells customers to go to the POLICE to investigate stolen Nectar points…
14/05/24 05:00A Sainsbury's customer who lost £230 Nectar points to fraudsters has been directed to the police to investigate, but it is not a recordable crime.Evri issues warning over huge rise in smishing scams - here's what to look out for
13/05/24 10:45Smishing is used by criminals to target consumers with texts impersonating trusted organisations, and often contain a link to a fraudulent website.Scottish Power says our meters are too old - is this a ruse to force us to get a smart meter?
09/05/24 05:00Scottish Power has said that our meters have come to the end of their life expectancy and need replacing with a smart meter. Is there anything we can do?Could the Bank of England leapfrog the Fed and cut interest rates first?
04/05/24 02:00The BoE has so far followed the Fed's lead - but markets are starting to consider whether we might start to see divergence between the US and other central banks.
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