Is your payroll system prepared for changes in the upcoming tax year?
We are getting ever closer to the 2025/26 tax year, when changes to payroll regulations announced last year will come into effect.
Mind the gaps – How National Insurance credits can protect your future
For many, National Insurance (NI) contributions might seem like it is working away in the background, quietly building up a record throughout your working life.
How to minimise Inheritance Tax liability amidst rising tax receipts
Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts are climbing, with the first three quarters of the 2024/25 financial year bringing in £6.3 billion – an 11 per cent increase compared to £5.7 billion during the same period last year.
Will the minimum wage rise push graduate workers into unexpected student loan repayments?
The upcoming rise in the National Minimum Wage to £12.21 per hour from April has prompted fresh challenges for businesses, especially when managing graduate employees in non-graduate roles.
How tax wrappers can mitigate the impact of rising Capital Gains Tax
The Autumn Budget brought unwelcome news for investors, with the Government announcing immediate increases to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates.
HMRC’s bookkeeping shake-up: New rules for 2025 and beyond!
As the 2025/26 tax year approaches, it brings several significant changes to HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC’s) rules that will impact your business operations, financial reporting, and tax management. Here is a quick rundown of the new rules that are
Confusion on savings interest – HMRC weighs in
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has clarified that if your earnings from interest exceed £10,000, tax may apply depending on the account type. This clarification came when a customer reached out to the tax authority on X to see if
Become an eco-conscious business – Taking advantage of Climate Change Agreements
Taking advantage of green tax reliefs is a good way to reduce how much Climate Change Levy tax (CCL) your business pays. To get these reliefs, your business will need to operate in a more environmentally friendly way. Any business
Sole traders – Is there a benefit to van ownership?
As a sole trader, it is only natural to look for opportunities to save money and maximise your earnings. One effective strategy is to consider buying a van, as sole traders can benefit from tax deductions on business-related expenses through
What are the risks with directors’ loans?
A director’s loan is money taken out of a company by a director that is not a salary, dividend, expense reimbursement or money that has previously been paid into or loaned to the company. A record of money borrowed or
