Funded and thriving: Understanding financing
Financial initiatives to support business growth are continually being announced by the Government, local authorities, individuals and private-sector companies. Funding from private companies often aims to nurture specific industries, particularly high-growth sectors like technology, sustainable manufacturing and healthcare. They might
Your quick guide to paying tax on your pensions
Making sure you’re paying the right amount of tax can be taxing! If you receive a State Pension or other type of pension, then you may still need to pay tax on it. Without the pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) structure of the
How can SMEs learn to thrive, rather than just survive?
New research from the #SBS State of the Nation Roundtable report has revealed that 72 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) feel they are surviving, rather than thriving. Fewer than one-third of small businesses have enough cash in
The benefits of HMRC’s salary advance reporting changes
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently launched a consultation on new rules aimed at simplifying the reporting of salary advances. This change is expected to have a significant impact on employers, streamlining administrative processes and reducing costs. Under existing
The impact of increased Corporation Tax receipts for business owners
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has recently reported a significant increase in Corporation Tax receipts for 2022/23. The receipts have risen by £17.3 billion, reaching a record £84.7 billion. This represents a 26 per cent increase on the previous tax
HMRC targets overseas taxpayers
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has continued to run campaigns to ensure that overseas workers, registered in the UK, are paying the correct taxation rates. Taxpayers that have overseas assets and income may still be obligated to pay UK tax
What’s on the horizon for taxation?
Businesses are holding their breath as the upcoming Autumn Statement threatens to change the tax landscape of the UK. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, announced that he will present the Statement to Parliament on 22 November 2023. The cost-of-living
Almost 50 per cent of businesses forget vital R&D forms
Research and development (R&D) tax relief claims are a vital way to offset your business costs against profits and promote technological innovation and advances. However, filling in the mountain of paperwork associated with R&D claims can be tedious and time-consuming
18-year-olds to be included in auto-enrolment expansion
A recently approved Bill proposing an extension to the auto-enrolment (AE) scheme will facilitate “earlier and increased savings” for millions of young people across the UK.
Closing on the inaugural Economic Crime Levy payment – What you need to know
As we approach the end of September, businesses across the UK are gearing up to meet the inaugural deadline for the Economic Crime Levy (ECL) payment.
